How To Fix 0T017 - Specify a transport layer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0T - WBO Configuration Editor / SE06

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Specify a transport layer

What causes this issue?

To create a new consolidation route, you need to specify a transport
layer.

System Response

The system expects the name of the transport layer.

How to fix this error?

Enter the name of the transport layer.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0T017 - Specify a transport layer ?

  The SAP error message 0T017: "Specify a transport layer" typically occurs when you are trying to transport objects between different systems (like Development, Quality Assurance, and Production) and the system cannot determine the transport layer to use for the transport request.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transport Layer: The transport layer has not been defined for the development object you are trying to transport.
  Incorrect Configuration: The transport layer might not be correctly configured in the system.
  Transport Request Issues: The transport request may not be properly assigned to a transport layer.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or specify the transport layer.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Transport Layer:
  
  Go to transaction code SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools).
  Select Transport Layer and check if the transport layer is defined for the object you are trying to transport.
  If not, you may need to create a transport layer using transaction SE09 or SE10.
  
  
  
  Assign Transport Layer:
  
  Ensure that the transport layer is assigned to the transport request. You can do this by editing the transport request and specifying the transport layer.
  
  
  
  Check Object Properties:
  
  For the specific object you are trying to transport, check its properties to ensure that it is assigned to the correct transport layer.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and manage transport requests. This can be checked in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult your SAP Basis team. They can check the transport configuration and ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transport Layers: Transport layers are used in SAP to define how objects are transported between different systems. Each transport layer can have different settings and configurations.
  Transport Management System (TMS): TMS is the tool used to manage transports in SAP. It is important to ensure that TMS is properly configured.
  Transport Requests: These are the containers that hold the changes you want to transport. Each transport request should be linked to a transport layer.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 0T017 and successfully specify a transport layer for your transport request.