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

TL068 - Overview

• 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