How To Fix SR232 - Specify CROSS_CLIENT = 'X' for cross-client editing

SR232 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SR - RFC utilities

• Message number: 232

• Message text: Specify CROSS_CLIENT = 'X' for cross-client editing

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SR232 - Specify CROSS_CLIENT = 'X' for cross-client editing ?

  The SAP error message SR232, which states "Specify CROSS_CLIENT = 'X' for cross-client editing," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that requires cross-client access, but the system is not configured to allow it. This is often related to customizing or editing objects that are shared across multiple clients in an SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are attempting to make changes to cross-client objects (like certain configuration settings, data dictionary objects, etc.) without the appropriate settings in place.
  The system parameter CROSS_CLIENT is not set to 'X', which would allow cross-client editing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to set the CROSS_CLIENT parameter to 'X'. Here’s how you can do that:
  
  
  Access the SAP system: Log in to your SAP system with appropriate authorizations.
  
  
  Transaction Code: Use transaction code RZ10 to access the profile parameters.
  
  
  Edit Profile:
  
  Select the appropriate instance profile (usually the one that is active).
  Look for the parameter CROSS_CLIENT.
  If