How To Fix SV183 - Error in remote access to central Customizing Distribution system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Error in remote access to central Customizing Distribution system

What causes this issue?

The system in which you are trying to change customizing data is
connected to automatic customizing distribution, which can lock all or
part of customizing tables against manual changes. The check for locks
in the central system failed, the following error occurred:
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System Response

The information whether the customizing object should only be changed in
the central system, and distributed from there, is not available. The
system lets you change the customizing object. Possible locks are
ignored.

How to fix this error?

Wait until the lock information is available from the central system. In
urgent cases or in a BC Set activation, you can change the data. If a
customizing object is locked, inconsistencies may occur in your system
landscape.
Before Solution Manager 3.1 SP5 this error may arise because your user
ID is not valid in the central system. Try again with a user ID which is
also valid in the central system.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SV183 - Error in remote access to central Customizing Distribution system ?

  The SAP error message SV183, which indicates "Error in remote access to central Customizing Distribution system," typically arises when there are issues with the connection or communication between the SAP system and the central Customizing Distribution system. This can occur in scenarios involving the distribution of customizing settings across different SAP systems.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the central Customizing Distribution system.
  Authorization Problems: The user or system may not have the necessary authorizations to access the central Customizing Distribution system.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination or in the Customizing Distribution settings.
  System Downtime: The central Customizing Distribution system may be down or undergoing maintenance.
  Transport Layer Issues: Problems with the transport layer or transport routes can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there is proper network connectivity between the systems. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to diagnose network issues.
  Verify Authorizations: Check the user authorizations for the user ID being used to access the central Customizing Distribution system. Ensure that the necessary roles and permissions are assigned.
  Review RFC Destination: Go to transaction SM59 and check the configuration of the RFC destination used for the connection. Ensure that it is correctly configured and test the connection.
  Check System Status: Verify that the central Customizing Distribution system is up and running. You can check the system logs or contact the system administrator.
  Transport Configuration: Review the transport configuration settings in transaction SE06 and ensure that the transport routes are correctly set up.
  Check Logs: Look into the system logs (transaction SM21) and the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. You can search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to SV183.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation on Customizing Distribution and RFC connections for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other SAP-related discussion platforms for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.