How To Fix TA228 - Cross-client data is protected

TA228 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TA - Extended table maintenance (eval., Customizing, client copy)

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Cross-client data is protected

What causes this issue?

At least one client in the system is flagged as 'Production', or is
locked against changes to cross-client objects, or is protected against
client copy.
A copy with cross-client customizing is not allowed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Use a copy profile without client-specific customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the correctness of the client settings with transaction SCC4
(Client Management).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TA228 - Cross-client data is protected ?

  The SAP error message TA228, which states "Cross-client data is protected," typically occurs when you attempt to access or modify data that is intended to be client-specific in a way that violates SAP's data protection rules. This error is common in scenarios where you are trying to perform actions that affect multiple clients or when you are trying to access data that is not meant to be shared across clients.
  
  Cause:
  
  Client-Specific Data: The data you are trying to access or modify is client-specific, meaning it is intended to be used only within a specific client in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action on cross-client data.
  Transaction Context: You might be executing a transaction that is not designed to handle cross-client data, or you are in a context that does not allow such operations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transaction Context: Ensure that you are using the correct