How To Fix TO168 - Repository and cross-client customizing modifiable (SP system)

TO168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TO - Transport Organizer and Tools

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Repository and cross-client customizing modifiable (SP system)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TO168 - Repository and cross-client customizing modifiable (SP system) ?

  The SAP error message TO168 indicates that the repository and cross-client customizing are modifiable in a system that is intended to be a production system (SP system). This is a critical error because production systems should not allow modifications to the repository or cross-client customizing settings to ensure system stability and integrity.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system is configured in a way that allows changes to the repository or cross-client customizing objects. This typically happens if:
  
  The system is not properly set to "production" mode.
  The client settings are not correctly configured.
  The transport layer settings are incorrect.
  The system is in a state that allows modifications, which is not appropriate for a production environment.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TO168 error, you need to ensure that the system is correctly configured as a production system. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Client Settings:
  
  Go to transaction SCC4 and check the client settings. Ensure that the client