How To Fix SMT_CONFIG231 - Check can only be edited in its original system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMT_CONFIG - Configuration message class

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Check can only be edited in its original system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMT_CONFIG231 - Check can only be edited in its original system ?

  The SAP error message SMT_CONFIG231: Check can only be edited in its original system typically occurs in the context of SAP Landscape Management or when working with system copies, system migrations, or when using the SAP Solution Manager. This error indicates that you are trying to edit a configuration check or a configuration object that was created in a different system than the one you are currently working in.
  Cause:
  
  System Copy or Migration: The configuration check was created in a source system, and you are trying to edit it in a target system where it is not allowed.
  Transport Issues: The configuration might have been transported from one system to another, and the original system is required for editing.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to edit the configuration in the current system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Edit in Original System: To resolve this error, you need to go back to the original system where the configuration check was created and make the necessary edits there.
  Check Transport Routes: If you need to make changes in a different system, consider transporting the changes from the original system to the target system after making the necessary edits.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations in the system you are trying to edit. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the necessary permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific configuration check you are working with for any additional guidance or specific steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the SMT_CONFIG231 error effectively.