How To Fix STC_CONT_CLM020 - Execution only allowed in application client

STC_CONT_CLM020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_CONT_CLM - Technical Configuration Reference Content Message Class

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Execution only allowed in application client

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_CONT_CLM020 - Execution only allowed in application client ?

  The SAP error message STC_CONT_CLM020 indicates that a certain operation or execution is being attempted in a client that is not designated as an application client. This typically occurs in the context of background jobs or tasks that are meant to be executed in a specific client environment, usually the productive or development client.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Client Configuration: The operation is being executed in a client that is not configured as an application client. In SAP, clients can be categorized into different types (e.g., development, quality assurance, production), and certain operations are restricted to specific client types.
  Incorrect Client Usage: The user might be trying to execute a task that is only allowed in a specific application client, such as a productive client, while being logged into a different client (like a test or development client).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary