How To Fix SCTS_DIST_CTL_TRANSP072 - Navigation to SAP GUI is deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_DIST_CTL_TRANSP - Messages for Transport Layer

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Navigation to SAP GUI is deactivated

What causes this issue?

To navigate in the import queue in SAP GUI, SAP NetWeaver Business
Client (NWBC) is used. While starting the application, the system checks
whether NWBC can be launched using a browser.

System Response

Navigation in the GUI is deactivated, because NWBC cannot be started
using the browser.

How to fix this error?

Check the NWBC configuration. Restart the application after you have
made the necessary changes.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_DIST_CTL_TRANSP072 - Navigation to SAP GUI is deactivated ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_DIST_CTL_TRANSP072 with the description "Navigation to SAP GUI is deactivated" typically occurs in the context of transport management and system landscape configuration. This error indicates that the system is unable to navigate to the SAP GUI due to certain restrictions or settings.
  Cause:
  
  Deactivated Navigation: The navigation to the SAP GUI might be disabled in the system settings. This can happen due to security policies or configuration settings that restrict access to the GUI.
  Transport Management Configuration: There may be issues with the transport management configuration, such as missing authorizations or incorrect settings in the transport directory.
  System Landscape Configuration: The system landscape might not be properly configured, leading to issues with transport requests and navigation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check System Settings:
  
  Verify the settings in the SAP system that control navigation to the SAP GUI. This can typically be found in the system profile parameters.
  Ensure that the parameter rdisp/gui_auto_logout is set correctly, as it can affect GUI access.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the SAP GUI. Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport Management Configuration:
  
  Review the transport management configuration using transaction STMS. Ensure that the transport routes are correctly defined and that the transport directory is accessible.
  Check for any inconsistencies in the transport landscape.
  
  
  
  System Landscape Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the system landscape is correctly configured. This includes checking the logical system settings and ensuring that the systems are properly connected.
  Use transaction SCC4 to verify the client settings and ensure that the client is configured for transport.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  STMS - Transport Management System
  SU53 - Authorization Check
  SCC4 - Client Administration
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for documentation on transport management and system configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message SCTS_DIST_CTL_TRANSP072 effectively.