How To Fix 6G013 - Error occurred when reading TMS configuration

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6G - Messages for System Administration Assistant

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Error occurred when reading TMS configuration

What causes this issue?

The current TMS configuration could not be determined.,,,,

System Response

Only the data from the current system was taken into consideration.

How to fix this error?

Check if there is an error in TMS. To do this, use Transaction STMS.
However, you can continue processing. You can continue administrating
the system where you are logged on without any restrictions.

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 6G013 - Error occurred when reading TMS configuration ?

  The SAP error message 6G013 indicates that there was an issue when reading the Transport Management System (TMS) configuration. This error can occur due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Causes of Error 6G013
  
  
  TMS Configuration Issues: The TMS configuration might be incomplete or incorrect. This can happen if the transport domain is not set up properly or if there are inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user trying to access the TMS configuration may not have the necessary authorizations to read the TMS settings.
  
  
  Network Issues: If there are network problems or if the TMS configuration is stored on a different server, connectivity issues could prevent reading the configuration.
  
  
  Transport Directory Issues: Problems with the transport directory (e.g., missing or corrupted files) can also lead to this error.
  
  
  System Profile Issues: The system profile might not be correctly set up, which can affect the TMS configuration.
  
  
  Solutions to Error 6G013
  
  
  Check TMS Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code STMS to access the Transport Management System.
  Verify that the TMS configuration is complete and correct. You can do this by checking the transport domain controller and the configuration of the transport routes.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access TMS settings. Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing access to the TMS configuration. Test connectivity to the transport domain controller.
  
  
  
  Inspect Transport Directory:
  
  Check the transport directory for any missing or corrupted files. The transport directory is usually located in the file system of the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Review System Profile:
  
  Check the system profile parameters related to TMS. Ensure that they are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure TMS:
  
  If the configuration is found to be incorrect, you may need to reconfigure TMS. This can be done using transaction code STMS and following the configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  STMS: Transport Management System
  SE06: Transport Organizer Tools
  SCC4: Client Administration
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on TMS configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.