How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG473 - Error while checking type of system (&1); &2 <> &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 473

• Message text: Error while checking type of system (&1); &2 <> &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG473 - Error while checking type of system (&1); &2 <> &3 ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG473 typically indicates an issue related to the system type check during a process, such as a transport or system landscape configuration. The message format suggests that there is a mismatch between the expected system type and the actual system type.
  Cause:
  The error message /STMC/CR_MSG473 occurs when the system is trying to validate the type of a system (e.g., Development, Quality Assurance, Production) and finds that the actual type does not match the expected type. The placeholders &1, &2, and &3 in the message represent:
  
  &1: The name of the system being checked.
  &2: The actual type of the system.
  &3: The expected type of the system.
  
  This mismatch can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect System Configuration: The system might be incorrectly configured in the SAP landscape.
  Transport Route Issues: The transport routes may not be set up correctly, leading to mismatches in expected system types.
  Manual Changes: Manual changes to system settings or configurations that are not aligned with the expected landscape.
  System Copy or Migration: If a system was copied or migrated, the system type may not have been updated correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SCC4 to check the system type configuration. Ensure that the system is correctly classified as Development, Quality, or Production.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Routes:
  
  Use transaction STMS to check the transport routes and ensure that they are correctly defined. Make sure that the system is included in the correct transport layer.
  
  
  
  Verify System Type:
  
  If the system was recently copied or migrated, verify that the system type has been updated correctly. You may need to adjust the settings in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to system landscape configuration and transport management for any specific instructions or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCC4: Client Administration
  STMS: Transport Management System
  SCC1: Client Copy
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Landscape Directory (SLD): Ensure that the SLD is correctly configured and reflects the current system landscape.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /STMC/CR_MSG473 error in your SAP system.