How To Fix ATO111 - Creating transport &1 for collection &2 version &3 failed, return code &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ATO - Adaptation Transport Organizer Messages

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Creating transport &1 for collection &2 version &3 failed, return code &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATO111 - Creating transport &1 for collection &2 version &3 failed, return code &4 ?

  The SAP error message ATO111 indicates that there was a failure in creating a transport request for a collection in the SAP system. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with transport management and the transport of objects between different SAP systems (e.g., from development to quality assurance or production).
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create transport requests.
  Transport Directory Issues: There may be issues with the transport directory, such as incorrect paths or permissions.
  Transport Management Configuration: The transport management system (TMS) may not be configured correctly.
  System Lock: The system may be locked or in a state that prevents the creation of transport requests.
  Versioning Issues: There may be issues related to the version of the collection being transported.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database problems or inconsistencies in the transport layer.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create transport requests. This can be done by checking the user's roles and profiles in the SAP system.
  Verify Transport Directory: Check the transport directory settings in the TMS configuration. Ensure that the paths are correct and that the necessary permissions are set for the transport directory.
  Review TMS Configuration: Ensure that the transport management system is properly configured. You can do this by accessing transaction STMS and checking the configuration settings.
  Check System Status: Verify that the system is not locked or in a state that would prevent transport creation. You can check the system status in transaction SM51 or SM12.
  Inspect Versioning: Ensure that the version of the collection being transported is valid and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Check Logs: Review the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the failure. You can use transaction SLG1 to check application logs.
  Contact Basis Team: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve the Basis team to investigate further, especially if there are underlying technical issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as STMS (Transport Management System), SE01 (Transport Organizer), and SLG1 (Application Log).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to transport management and error handling for more detailed guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ATO111 error and implement a solution to resolve it.