How To Fix /SMB/Q2P_DEPLOY120 - Report can be run only in project, lifecycle or productive client

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/Q2P_DEPLOY -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Report can be run only in project, lifecycle or productive client

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/Q2P_DEPLOY120 - Report can be run only in project, lifecycle or productive client ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/Q2P_DEPLOY120: Report can be run only in project, lifecycle or productive client typically indicates that the report you are trying to execute is restricted to specific client types within the SAP system. This restriction is often in place to ensure that certain operations are only performed in appropriate environments, such as project, lifecycle, or productive clients.
  Cause:
  
  Client Type Restriction: The report is designed to be executed only in specific client types. If you are trying to run it in a development or test client, you will encounter this error.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have been configured to restrict certain reports to specific client types for security or operational reasons.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Client Type: Verify the type of client you are currently logged into. You can do this by checking the client number and its configuration in the SAP system.
  
  Project Client: Typically used for development and testing.
  Lifecycle Client: Used for testing and validation before going live.
  Productive Client: The live environment where actual business transactions occur.
  
  
  
  Switch to the Appropriate Client: If you are in a development or test client, switch to a project, lifecycle, or productive client where the report is allowed to run.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to run the report in the allowed client types. If you lack the required permissions, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific report to understand its intended use and any restrictions that may apply.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you believe you are in the correct client and still receive this error, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Client Types in SAP: Understanding the different client types (Development, Quality Assurance, Production) is crucial for navigating SAP environments effectively.
  SAP Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with how authorizations work in SAP, as they can impact your ability to execute certain reports or transactions.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or updates regarding the report in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully run the report in the appropriate client environment.