How To Fix XT687 - System &1 is managed by the central CTS

XT687 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XT - Transport Management System

• Message number: 687

• Message text: System &1 is managed by the central CTS

What causes this issue?

You are trying to activate inactive transport requests. System &V1& is
managed by central CTS.
The transport request belongs to a transport collection that is also
used to trigger the import. This is why it is not normally practical to
activate the request in the local import queue.

System Response

This is a warning. You will be prompted to make a decision.

How to fix this error?

Check whether processes could be endangered by this action and if
necessary, use the process tools (e.g. change request management or
quality gate management) to help you make the decision.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 XT687 - System &1 is managed by the central CTS ?

  The SAP error message XT687 indicates that the system you are trying to manage is controlled by the Central Change and Transport System (CTS). This typically occurs in a landscape where multiple SAP systems are managed centrally, and certain operations are restricted to ensure consistency and integrity across the systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error message XT687 is triggered when you attempt to perform a transport operation (like releasing or importing a transport request) in a system that is part of a central CTS landscape. The central CTS manages the transport requests and their flow between systems, and local operations are not permitted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Use Central CTS: Instead of trying to perform the transport operation directly in the managed system, you should use the central CTS to manage your transport requests. This typically involves:
  
  Logging into the central CTS system.
  Managing your transport requests from there, including releasing and importing