How To Fix SOTR_MESS135 - You are not making changes in the original system.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOTR_MESS - Messages in and for the Online Text Repository

• Message number: 135

• Message text: You are not making changes in the original system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOTR_MESS135 - You are not making changes in the original system. ?

  The SAP error message SOTR_MESS135, which states "You are not making changes in the original system," typically occurs in the context of SAP Transport Management System (TMS) or when working with transport requests. This error indicates that you are trying to make changes in a system that is not the original or development system where the changes were intended to be made.
  Cause:
  
  Transport Request Context: The error usually arises when you are trying to modify objects that are part of a transport request in a system that is not the original development system. For example, if you are in a quality assurance (QA) or production system and trying to make changes that should only be done in the development system.
  System Landscape Configuration: The system landscape may not be correctly configured, leading to confusion about which system is the original system for the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the current system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Original System: Check the transport request to identify the original development system where the changes were made. Ensure that you are logged into the correct system to make the changes.
  Make Changes in the Development System: If you need to make changes to an object, do so in the original development system. After making the changes, transport the request to the appropriate systems (QA, production) as needed.
  Check Transport Routes: Ensure that the transport routes are correctly set up in TMS. This includes verifying that the transport layer is correctly defined and that the systems are properly connected.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes in the system. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis team for specific guidance related to your system landscape and transport management.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transport Management System (TMS): Understand how TMS works in SAP, including the roles of development, quality assurance, and production systems.
  Transport Requests: Familiarize yourself with how transport requests are created, released, and imported across different systems.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SOTR_MESS135 error and ensure that changes are made in the appropriate system.