How To Fix 2B006 - TMS not configured, background commands cannot be executed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 2B - TMS Background Service

• Message number: 006

• Message text: TMS not configured, background commands cannot be executed

What causes this issue?

You attempted to schedule a Transport Management Systems (TMS)
background job in a system in which the TMS is not configured.

System Response

The job is not scheduled.

How to fix this error?

Configure the TMS before you schedule TMS background jobs.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 2B006 - TMS not configured, background commands cannot be executed ?

  The SAP error message 2B006 indicates that the Transport Management System (TMS) is not configured properly, which prevents background commands from being executed. This error typically arises in environments where transport requests are managed, and it can affect the ability to perform certain operations that rely on TMS.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the TMS is either not configured or is misconfigured in the SAP system. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  TMS Not Set Up: The TMS has not been set up in the SAP system.
  TMS Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings, such as missing or incorrect transport routes, domains, or transport layers.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the command may not have the necessary authorizations to access TMS functionalities.
  System Landscape Changes: Changes in the system landscape (like adding new systems) without proper TMS configuration can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error 2B006, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check TMS Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction STMS (Transport Management System).
  Check if the TMS is configured correctly. You should see the transport domain and the systems listed.
  If TMS is not configured, you will need to set it up. This typically involves creating a transport domain and adding the systems to it.
  
  
  
  Configure Transport Routes:
  
  Ensure that the transport routes are correctly defined. You can do this in the TMS configuration by navigating to Transport Routes and verifying that the routes between the systems are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute background commands and access TMS functionalities. You may need to check the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Review System Landscape:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the system landscape, ensure that all systems are properly connected and configured in TMS.
  
  
  
  Transport Directory:
  
  Verify that the transport directory is correctly set up and accessible. This can be checked in the instance profile parameters.
  
  
  
  Restart TMS:
  
  Sometimes, restarting the TMS can help resolve temporary issues. You can do this by going to transaction STMS and using the "System" menu to restart the TMS.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional guidance or patches related to TMS configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  STMS: Transport Management System
  SE01: Transport Organizer
  SE09: Workbench Organizer
  SE10: Customizing Organizer
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed steps on configuring TMS and troubleshooting transport issues.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 2B006 and ensure that the TMS is properly configured for executing background commands.