How To Fix TB122 - Indicator 'Protection against SAP upgrade' only allowed for test client

TB122 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TB - SM31 table maintenance messages

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Indicator 'Protection against SAP upgrade' only allowed for test client

What causes this issue?

You tried to set the indicator <LS>Protect against SAP upgrade</>
for a client with role '&V1&'. This is not permitted since the client
could not be used any longer as intended after an SAP upgrade.
The indicator <LS>Protect against SAP upgrade</> can only be set for a
test client or a SAP reference client (Early Watch).

System Response

The indicator is reset.

How to fix this error?

Use the client role 'Test'.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TB122 - Indicator 'Protection against SAP upgrade' only allowed for test client ?

  The SAP error message TB122, which states "Indicator 'Protection against SAP upgrade' only allowed for test client," typically occurs when you attempt to set the "Protection against SAP upgrade" indicator in a production client rather than a test client. This indicator is designed to prevent unintentional upgrades or changes in a production environment, which could lead to system instability or data loss.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is configured to allow the "Protection against SAP upgrade" indicator to be set only in test clients. This is a safeguard to ensure that production environments remain stable and are not inadvertently modified during upgrades or maintenance.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Client Type: Verify that you are in a test client. You can do this by checking the client settings in transaction SCC4. Test clients are typically designated as such in the client type