How To Fix /SMB/CENTRALDATA063 - New Central Data Maintenance must not be used in this system

/SMB/CENTRALDATA063 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CENTRALDATA -

• Message number: 063

• Message text: New Central Data Maintenance must not be used in this system

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/SMB/CENTRALDATA063 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/CENTRALDATA063 indicates that the New Central Data Maintenance (NCDM) functionality is not enabled or supported in the current system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or utilize the NCDM feature in a system that does not have it activated.
  
  Cause:
  
  System Version: The system may be running an older version of SAP that does not support the New Central Data Maintenance functionality.
  Configuration Settings: The NCDM feature may not be activated in the system configuration.
  License Issues: There may be licensing restrictions that prevent the use of certain functionalities, including NCDM.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check System Version: Ensure that your SAP system is on a version that supports NCDM. You may need to upgrade your system if it is outdated.
  Activate NCDM: If your system version supports it, check the configuration settings to ensure that NCDM is activated. This may involve:
  Accessing the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Navigating to the appropriate settings