How To Fix /PM0/ABP_ADM_FE021 - Maintenance system entered does not correspond with the current system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_ADM_FE -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Maintenance system entered does not correspond with the current system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_ADM_FE021 - Maintenance system entered does not correspond with the current system ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_ADM_FE021 indicates that there is a mismatch between the maintenance system you are trying to access and the current system you are logged into. This typically occurs in environments where multiple systems (like development, quality assurance, and production) are used, and the system you are trying to access is not aligned with the expected maintenance system.
  Cause:
  
  System Configuration Mismatch: The system you are trying to access is not configured as the maintenance system in the SAP landscape.
  Incorrect System Entry: You may have entered the wrong system or client number when trying to access the maintenance system.
  Transport Layer Issues: There may be issues with the transport layer configuration that are causing the system to not recognize the maintenance system correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the maintenance system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify System Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the correct maintenance system is defined.
  Use transaction SCC4 to check the client settings and ensure that the maintenance system is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check System and Client:
  
  Ensure that you are logged into the correct SAP system and client. Double-check the system name and client number.
  If you are using a shortcut or a link, ensure that it points to the correct system.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Layer:
  
  Use transaction SE03 to check the transport routes and ensure that the transport layer is correctly configured.
  Make sure that the transport routes are set up correctly between the systems.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if your user has the necessary authorizations to access the maintenance system. You may need to contact your SAP security team to verify your roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details about your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any known issues or patches.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SCC4, SE03, and SU01 for user management.
  System Landscape: Understand your SAP landscape (Development, Quality, Production) and how they interact with each other.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /PM0/ABP_ADM_FE021.