How To Fix /SMB/DATA_CHG_MGMT104 - No valid context found; maintained for a Delivery System

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/DATA_CHG_MGMT -

• Message number: 104

• Message text: No valid context found; maintained for a Delivery System

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/DATA_CHG_MGMT104 - No valid context found; maintained for a Delivery System ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/DATA_CHG_MGMT104 No valid context found; maintained for a Delivery System typically occurs in the context of SAP Data Change Management (DCM) when the system is unable to find a valid context for a delivery system. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The delivery system may not be properly configured in the SAP system. This could mean that the necessary contexts or settings have not been defined.
  Inactive Context: The context that is supposed to be used for the delivery system may be inactive or not properly maintained.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the required context.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or the underlying structures may lead to inconsistencies that result in this error.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing or incomplete data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the delivery system is correctly configured in the DCM settings. Ensure that all necessary contexts are defined and active.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., /SMB/DCM or similar) and check the settings for the delivery system.
  
  
  
  Activate Context: If the context is inactive, activate it. This can usually be done in the same configuration area where you check the settings.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user or process trying to access the context has the necessary authorizations. Check the roles and permissions assigned to the user.
  
  
  Check Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model, review those changes to ensure they are compatible with the DCM settings.
  
  
  Transport Validation: If the configuration was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings. You may need to re-transport the configuration or manually adjust it in the target system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Data Change Management for any specific guidance or known issues related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.