How To Fix SCTS_AIM044 - SL API &1 not ZDM enabled according to implementation of IF_TR_CTS_SLAPI.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_AIM - Messages for the AIM meta data repository

• Message number: 044

• Message text: SL API &1 not ZDM enabled according to implementation of IF_TR_CTS_SLAPI.

What causes this issue?

Transaction SLAPI stores the ZDO meta data of
APIs which are called by after import methods
XPRA programs (application reports which the system automatically
executes during an import or upgrade, if there is an R3TR XPRA entry in
an imported transport request)
Switch-BADI-implementations
The ZDO meta data of the above-mentioned entities are
The names of the database tables an API, XPRA or
switch-BADI-implementation reads from or writes to.
References to other SLAPI entries.
A minimum start release. The API, XPRA or switch-BADI-implementation is
only enabled for ZDO if the start release of the current ZDO upgrade is
equal or higher than one of the releases mentioned in the start release
requirements.
An overall ZDO status indicating that the API, XPRA or
switch-BADI-implementation is indeed enabled for ZDO upgrades.
In most cases, the ZDO meta data are statically maintained in
transaction SLAPI. In exceptional cases, however, the ZDO meta data
depend on the current state of the system which is to be upgraded with
ZDO. In these cases, there is an implementation of interface
IF_TR_CTS_SLAPI which provides the ZDO meta data.
In case of SLAPI entry &V1&, the output of interface method &V2&
->IF_TR_CTS_SLAPI~GET_SLAPI_META_DATA indicates that SLAPI entry &V1& is
not enabled for ZDO. (See exporting parameter
ES_SLAPI_ATTRIBUTES-ZDM_STATUS)
Note that the result of this method call may depend on the current state
of the system and that in other systems which are differently
configured, the result may be different.

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?

If you receive this message as a result of an ATC check then make sure
that your implementation &V2& of IF_TR_CTS_SLAPI is correct. If it is
correct then apply for an exemption from this check.
If you receive this message in a logfile of a ZDO upgrade<(>,<)> then
this means that a ZDO upgrade is not possible for this particular
system. You would have to do an nZDM upgrade or a conventional upgrade
instead.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_AIM044 - SL API &1 not ZDM enabled according to implementation of IF_TR_CTS_SLAPI. ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_AIM044 indicates that a specific Software Logistics API (SL API) is not enabled for Zero Downtime Maintenance (ZDM). This error typically arises during the implementation of the interface IF_TR_CTS_SLAPI, which is part of the Change and Transport System (CTS) in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to use a SL API that has not been configured or enabled for ZDM. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  The SL API you are trying to use is not supported for ZDM in your current SAP system version.
  The necessary configuration for ZDM has not been completed in the system.
  The SL API might be incorrectly defined or not registered in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check SL API Configuration:
  
  Verify if the SL API you are trying to use is indeed intended to support ZDM. You can refer to the SAP documentation or the release notes for your specific SAP version.
  
  
  
  Enable ZDM for the SL API:
  
  If the SL API is supposed to support ZDM, ensure that it is properly configured. This may involve:
  
  Accessing the relevant transaction codes (like SCTS or SCTST) to check the configuration settings.
  Ensuring that the SL API is registered and enabled for ZDM in the system.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or additional configuration steps for known issues.
  
  
  
  System Upgrade:
  
  If the SL API is not supported for ZDM in your current version, consider upgrading your SAP system to a version that supports the required SL API for ZDM.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration and requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation regarding ZDM and SL APIs to understand the prerequisites and configurations needed.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can share their solutions.
  Training: Consider training or workshops on ZDM and CTS if your organization frequently uses these features, as they can provide deeper insights into best practices and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the SCTS_AIM044 error and successfully implement the required SL API for your SAP system.