How To Fix TL068 - The system is defined as basis system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TL - Messages for language transports

• Message number: 068

• Message text: The system is defined as basis system

What causes this issue?

When a System is istalled, it is flagged as a Basis or an application
system.

System Response

This is a Basis system. The set of objects is limited to pure Basis
functionality.

How to fix this error?

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 TL068 - The system is defined as basis system ?

  The SAP error message TL068, which states "The system is defined as a basis system," typically occurs in the context of system landscape configuration, particularly when dealing with transport management in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system you are trying to perform an action on (like creating a transport request or performing a transport) is defined as a "basis system" in the Transport Management System (TMS) configuration.
  Cause:
  
  System Configuration: The system is configured as a "basis system" in TMS, which means it is not intended to be a development or quality assurance system where transport requests are usually created and managed.
  Transport Route: The transport route may not be correctly set up, or the system may not be part of a valid transport landscape.
  Role Assignment: The system may not have the necessary roles assigned to perform certain actions related to transport requests.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check TMS Configuration:
  
  Go to the TMS configuration (transaction code STMS).
  Check the system roles assigned to the system in question. Ensure that it is correctly defined as a development or quality assurance system if that is the intended role.
  If it is indeed a basis system, you may need to adjust your transport strategy or consider using a different system for development activities.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transport Routes:
  
  Ensure that the transport routes are correctly defined and that the system is part of a valid transport landscape.
  You can check the transport routes in TMS under the "Transport Routes" section.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the system should be able to create transport requests, ensure that the necessary roles and authorizations are assigned to the user trying to perform the action.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to TMS and system roles for any specific configurations or requirements that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and roles, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  TMS (Transport Management System): A tool used in SAP to manage the transport of objects between different systems in the landscape.
  System Roles: In TMS, systems can be assigned different roles such as Development, Quality Assurance, or Production. Each role has specific capabilities and restrictions.
  Transport Requests: These are used to package and transport changes made in the development environment to other systems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TL068 error and ensure that your SAP system is configured correctly for transport management.