How To Fix /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA001 - Central systems assigned for '&1'. Operation mode can't be changed.

/SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Central systems assigned for '&1'. Operation mode can't be changed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA001 - Central systems assigned for '&1'. Operation mode can't be changed. ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA001 indicates that there is an issue with changing the operation mode of a central system that has been assigned to a specific configuration or setup. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Landscape Management (LaMa) or when managing system configurations in a distributed SAP environment.
  
  Cause:
  
  Central System Assignment: The system you are trying to change the operation mode for is designated as a central system. Central systems often have specific roles and configurations that restrict certain changes.
  Configuration Restrictions: The operation mode may be locked due to existing configurations or dependencies with other systems in the landscape.
  User Permissions: The user attempting to make the change may not have the necessary permissions to alter the operation mode of the central system.
  System State: The system might be in a state that does not allow for changes, such as being in maintenance mode or undergoing a critical operation.
  
  
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