How To Fix SMT045 - Technical SAP Customizing, a change is a modification

SMT045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMT -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Technical SAP Customizing, a change is a modification

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMT045 - Technical SAP Customizing, a change is a modification ?

  The SAP error message SMT045 typically indicates that there is a problem related to the modification of a customizing object in the SAP system. This error often arises when there is an attempt to change a customizing setting that is not allowed or is being restricted due to various reasons, such as transport issues, authorization problems, or system settings.
  Cause of SMT045 Error
  
  Modification Restrictions: The object you are trying to modify may be locked or restricted from changes due to transport requests or other system settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the customizing settings.
  Transport Request Issues: If the customizing settings are part of a transport request that has not been released or is in a different status, it may prevent modifications.
  System Configuration: Certain system configurations may prevent changes to specific customizing objects.
  
  Solution to SMT045 Error
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary