How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG474 - Error while checking subtype of system (&1); &2 <> &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 474

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG474 - Error while checking subtype of system (&1); &2 <> &3 ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG474 indicates that there is an issue with the subtype of a system in the context of SAP Solution Manager or related system landscape management. The message typically appears when there is a mismatch between the expected subtype and the actual subtype of a system.
  
  Cause:
  The error message /STMC/CR_MSG474 is triggered when the subtype of a system does not match the expected subtype. This can occur due to several reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system might have been incorrectly configured, leading to a mismatch in the expected and actual subtypes.
  System Changes: Changes in the system landscape, such as upgrades or migrations, may have altered the subtype without proper updates in the configuration.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data stored in the system landscape management database.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the system in question. Ensure that the subtype is