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

/STMC/CR_MSG473 - Overview

• 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