How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG596 - Error while processing request; system type '&1' is not supported

/STMC/CR_MSG596 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 596

• Message text: Error while processing request; system type '&1' is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG596 - Error while processing request; system type '&1' is not supported ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG596 indicates that there is an issue with processing a request due to the system type not being supported. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Landscape Management (LaMa) or when dealing with system copies, migrations, or other operations that involve system types.
  
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that the system type specified in the request is not recognized or supported by the SAP system. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect System Type: The system type specified in the request may not be valid or may not match the expected types defined in the SAP system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP Landscape Management or the system landscape that prevent the operation from recognizing the system type.
  Version Compatibility: The version of the SAP system or the tools being used may not support the specified system type.
  Missing Authorizations: The user executing the request