How To Fix SF146 - Customer exits can only be active in customer systems

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SF - SAPfind: Message Texts

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Customer exits can only be active in customer systems

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SF146 - Customer exits can only be active in customer systems ?

  The SAP error message SF146, which states "Customer exits can only be active in customer systems," typically occurs when you are trying to activate or use a customer exit in a non-customer system, such as a development or quality assurance system. This error is related to the way SAP handles customer exits, which are enhancements that allow customers to add their own functionality to standard SAP applications.
  
  Cause:
  
  System Type: The error arises because customer exits are designed to be implemented in customer systems (i.e., production systems) and not in SAP's standard systems or environments that are not designated for customer modifications.
  Transport Layer: If you are trying to transport a customer exit from a development system to a quality assurance system, and the exit is not properly configured or is being activated in a system that does not allow it, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check System Type: Ensure that you are working in