How To Fix PWWW141 - Activity is not possible in child system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PWWW - HR: Internet Scenarios

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Activity is not possible in child system

What causes this issue?

The activity you have chosen cannot be performed because you are in a
child system of central user administration.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Perform the required activity (for example, display activity group,
delete user) in the central system.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PWWW141 - Activity is not possible in child system ?

  The SAP error message PWWW141, which states "Activity is not possible in child system," typically occurs in scenarios involving system landscapes where a child system (like a development or test system) is trying to perform an operation that is restricted or not allowed in that environment. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with transport requests, system configurations, or certain transactions that are only permitted in the parent system (like production).
  Causes:
  
  Transport Restrictions: The child system may not have the necessary authorizations or configurations to perform certain activities, especially if they are meant to be executed only in the parent system.
  System Configuration: Certain settings or configurations may be set to restrict activities in child systems to prevent unintended changes or data inconsistencies.
  Role and Authorization Issues: The user may not have the required roles or authorizations to perform the action in the child system.
  System Type: The child system may be a non-modifiable system (like a quality assurance system) where certain activities are restricted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action in the child system. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Review System Configuration: Consult with your SAP Basis team to review the system configuration and ensure that the child system is set up correctly to allow the desired activities.
  Use the Correct System: If the activity is intended to be performed in the parent system, switch to that system and perform the action there.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or activity you are trying to perform to understand any restrictions that may apply.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  System Landscape: Understanding the architecture of your SAP landscape (development, quality assurance, production) can help clarify where certain activities can be performed.
  Transport Management System (TMS): Familiarize yourself with how the TMS works in your SAP environment, as this can often be a source of such errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the PWWW141 error message in your SAP system.