How To Fix /ATL/CONTROLS016 - Enter a new package number

/ATL/CONTROLS016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/CONTROLS -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Enter a new package number

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/ATL/CONTROLS016 - Details

• The SAP error message /ATL/CONTROLS016 Enter a new package number typically occurs in the context of transport management or when working with ABAP development objects. This error indicates that the system requires a valid package number to be entered, but the current input is either missing or invalid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Package Number: The user has not specified a package number when trying to create or modify an object.
  Invalid Package Number: The package number entered does not exist or is not valid in the current context.
  Transport Request Issues: There may be issues with the transport request, such as it being locked or not properly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a Valid Package Number:
  
  When prompted for a package number, ensure that you enter a valid package that exists in the system. You can use the package search functionality to find the correct package.
  
  
  
  Create a New Package:
  
  If you do not have a suitable package, you may need to create