How To Fix /SMB/Q2P146 - No client of business type 'clean' configured

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/Q2P -

• Message number: 146

• Message text: No client of business type 'clean' configured

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/Q2P146 - No client of business type 'clean' configured ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/Q2P146 No client of business type 'clean' configured typically indicates that the system is unable to find a client that is configured with the business type 'clean'. This error often arises in the context of SAP Business One or similar SAP environments where specific configurations are required for business processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that there is no client configured in the system with the specified business type 'clean'. This could be due to a misconfiguration or an oversight during the setup process.
  Incorrect Business Type: The business type specified in the transaction or process may not match any of the configured clients in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been recent changes to the configuration, it may lead to inconsistencies that trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Client Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in your SAP system.
  Verify that there is a client configured with the business type 'clean'. If not, you will need to create or configure a client with this business type.
  
  
  
  Create a New Client:
  
  If no client exists, you may need to create a new client with the appropriate business type. This typically involves:
  
  Accessing the client management or configuration section of your SAP system.
  Defining the new client and ensuring it is set to the business type 'clean'.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Business Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the business type 'clean' is correctly defined in the system. Check for any typos or discrepancies in the naming conventions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring business types and clients. This can provide specific steps tailored to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support or your system administrator for further assistance.
  
  
  
  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.
  System Logs: Review system logs for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user attempting to perform the action has the necessary permissions to access and configure clients in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.