How To Fix SRT_AMX_SGN_API012 - You cannot change configuration &1; it is defined centrally

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_AMX_SGN_API - SRT Single Configuration: AMX Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: You cannot change configuration &1; it is defined centrally

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_AMX_SGN_API012 - You cannot change configuration &1; it is defined centrally ?

  The SAP error message SRT_AMX_SGN_API012 indicates that you are trying to change a configuration setting that is defined centrally in the system. This typically occurs in scenarios involving the SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) where certain configurations are managed centrally and cannot be modified at the local level.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to modify a configuration object (like a service, endpoint, or other settings) that is controlled by a central configuration.
  The system is set up to enforce central management of certain configurations to ensure consistency across different instances or environments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Central Configuration: 
  
  Identify the central configuration that is managing the setting you are trying to change. This could be in a central system or a specific configuration area in SAP PI/PO.
  
  
  
  Access Central Management:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, access the central management interface (like the Integration Directory or the relevant configuration tool) to make the changes there.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or configuration guides related to the specific component you are working with. This can provide insights into how to properly manage central configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the central configuration, contact your SAP system administrator or the team responsible for managing the central configurations. They can assist you in making the required changes.
  
  
  
  Review System Settings:
  
  Ensure that your user role has the appropriate authorizations to make changes in the system. Sometimes, the error can also be due to insufficient permissions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  Training and Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the SAP PI/PO architecture and configuration management to better understand how central configurations work.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and make the necessary changes to your configuration.