How To Fix /RPM/COMMON_SERVICE013 - Current client and delivery client cannot be same.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /RPM/COMMON_SERVICE -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Current client and delivery client cannot be same.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /RPM/COMMON_SERVICE013 - Current client and delivery client cannot be same. ?

  The SAP error message /RPM/COMMON_SERVICE013 Current client and delivery client cannot be same typically occurs in the context of SAP's Resource and Portfolio Management (RPM) module. This error indicates that there is a conflict between the current client (the client you are logged into) and the delivery client (the client from which data is being delivered or processed). 
  Cause:
  
  Client Configuration: The error arises when the system detects that the current client and the delivery client are set to the same value. In SAP, a client is a self-contained unit with separate master records and its own set of tables.
  Data Transfer: This error often occurs during data transfer processes, such as when trying to import or export data between different clients.
  Incorrect Settings: It may also be due to incorrect settings in the configuration of the RPM module or the specific transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Client Settings: Ensure that the current client and the delivery client are not the same. You can do this by checking the settings in the transaction you are using or in the configuration settings of the RPM module.
  Change Delivery Client: If you are trying to perform an operation that requires a different delivery client, change the delivery client to a different one that is not the same as the current client.
  Review Transaction Parameters: If you are using a specific transaction, review the parameters you are passing to ensure that they are set correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific transaction or process you are working with to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this issue.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes in the RPM module that may be related to the error.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that your user role has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions you are attempting.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your work in the SAP system.