How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG171 - Wrong target system &1; required target system: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Wrong target system &1; required target system: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG171 - Wrong target system &1; required target system: &2 ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG171 Wrong target system &1; required target system: &2 typically occurs in the context of system landscape management, particularly when working with transport requests or system configurations. This error indicates that the target system specified in a transport request or operation does not match the expected target system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Target System: The target system specified in the transport request does not match the system that is currently being used or expected.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the transport routes or system landscape settings.
  Transport Request Misalignment: The transport request may have been created for a different target system than the one currently being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Target System: Check the transport request and ensure that the target system specified matches the system you are trying to transport to. You can do this by reviewing the transport request details in the Transport Management System (TMS).
  
  
  Check Transport Routes: Ensure that the transport routes are correctly configured in TMS. You can access TMS by using transaction code STMS and verify the configuration of the transport landscape.
  
  
  Adjust Transport Request: If the transport request was created for the wrong target system, you may need to create a new transport request for the correct target system or adjust the existing one if possible.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to transport management and system landscape configuration for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply to your situation.
  
  
  Contact Basis Team: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or system administrator, as they can provide deeper insights into the system configuration and transport management.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  STMS - Transport Management System
  SE01 - Transport Organizer
  SE09 - Workbench Organizer
  SE10 - Customizing Organizer
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  System Landscape: Understanding your system landscape (Development, Quality Assurance, Production) and how transports flow between these systems is crucial for managing transport requests effectively.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.