How To Fix SCTS_DIST_CTL_COMAPI016 - TMS parameter OPERATION_MODE is not set correctly for system &1

SCTS_DIST_CTL_COMAPI016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_DIST_CTL_COMAPI - cCTS - All common API related Messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: TMS parameter OPERATION_MODE is not set correctly for system &1

What causes this issue?

The parameter OPERATION_MODE is not set correctly in system &v1&. This
parameter specifies the operating mode for the system which in turn
defines the level of import control that the central CTS takes over for
system &v1&.
INCLUDE CTS_EXPL_TMS_PARAMS_TODO OBJECT DOKU ID TX
Setting TMS parameter OPERATION_MODE manually
Log on to the Transport Domain Controller of system &v1&.
Call transaction STMS.
Choose "System Overview".
Select the required system by double-clicking it.
On the "Transport Tool" tab page, switch to change mode.
As required, add or change the TMS parameter "OPERATION_MODE" and assign
the correct value as described below.
Confirm the settings and distribute the TMS configuration.
INCLUDE CTS_EXPL_OPERATION_MODE OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SCTS_DIST_CTL_COMAPI016 - Details

• The SAP error message SCTS_DIST_CTL_COMAPI016 indicates that there is an issue with the Transport Management System (TMS) configuration, specifically related to the OPERATION_MODE parameter for the system in question. This error typically arises when the TMS is not properly configured to handle the transport operations for the specified system.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the OPERATION_MODE parameter is not set correctly for the system identified by &1. This parameter defines how the system should operate in relation to transport requests. If it is not set or is set incorrectly, it can lead to issues with transport operations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and configure the OPERATION_MODE parameter for the affected system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access TMS Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code STMS in the SAP GUI.
  Click on the Transport Management System button.
  
  
  
  Check System Overview:
  
  In the TMS screen, navigate to the Systems tab to see the list of systems