How To Fix SCTC_SC009 - The system could be a production system; TMS SID: &2; source SID: &4

SCTC_SC009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTC_SC - CTC System Copy

• Message number: 009

• Message text: The system could be a production system; TMS SID: &2; source SID: &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTC_SC009 - The system could be a production system; TMS SID: &2; source SID: &4 ?

  The SAP error message SCTC_SC009 indicates that there is an issue related to the Transport Management System (TMS) configuration, specifically when trying to perform a transport operation. The message suggests that the system you are working with could be a production system, and it provides information about the Transport Domain Controller (TDC) SID and the source SID.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transport 
  Configuration Issues: The error often arises when there is a misconfiguration in the TMS settings, particularly if the system is not properly recognized as part of the transport domain.
  Production System Restrictions: If the system is a production system, certain transport operations may be restricted or require additional permissions.
  SID Mismatch: The error message indicates a mismatch or issue with the System IDs (SIDs) involved in the transport process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check TMS Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction STMS and check the transport domain configuration.
  Ensure that the system is correctly configured as part of the transport domain and that the