How To Fix STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY091 - &1 client creation for &2: &3 failed (RC &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY - Technical Configuration Entity Messages

• Message number: 091

• Message text: &1 client creation for &2: &3 failed (RC &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY091 - &1 client creation for &2: &3 failed (RC &4) ?

  The SAP error message STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY091 typically indicates that there was a failure during the client creation process in the SAP system. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the client creation may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the system that prevent the client from being created.
  System Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or disk space) can lead to failures during client creation.
  Transport Directory Issues: Problems with the transport directory or transport management system can also cause this error.
  Background Job Failures: If the client creation is being executed as a background job, any issues with the job itself (like timeouts or resource allocation) can lead to this error.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as connectivity issues or database locks, can also result in client creation failures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create a client. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings related to client creation. This includes reviewing the client copy profiles and ensuring they are set up correctly.
  Monitor System Resources: Check the system's memory, CPU, and disk space to ensure there are sufficient resources available for the client creation process.
  Examine Transport Directory: Verify that the transport directory is correctly configured and that there are no issues with the transport management system.
  Check Background Jobs: If the client creation is running as a background job, check the job logs for any errors or warnings that could indicate what went wrong.
  Database Health Check: Perform a health check on the database to ensure it is functioning correctly. Look for any locks or connectivity issues that may be affecting the client creation process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SCC4 (to manage clients) and SCCL (to create a client) to check the client settings and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Logs and Traces: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and developer traces (transaction ST22) for any additional error messages or information that could help diagnose the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error message details and any logs or traces you have collected.