How To Fix BTFR_MESS502 - The original system of package &1 is &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BTFR_MESS - Messages for BTFR Text Administration

• Message number: 502

• Message text: The original system of package &1 is &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BTFR_MESS502 - The original system of package &1 is &2 ?

  The SAP error message BTFR_MESS502, which states "The original system of package &1 is &2," typically occurs in the context of transport management within SAP systems. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the original system where the transport package was created and the target system where you are trying to import it.
  Cause:
  
  Transport Package Origin: The transport package (or request) was created in a different SAP system than the one you are currently trying to import it into. For example, if the transport request was created in a development system (DEV) and you are trying to import it into a quality assurance system (QAS) or production system (PRD) that is not configured to accept transports from that original system.
  System Configuration: The transport routes and system landscape may not be correctly configured, leading to this error when trying to import a transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transport Routes: Ensure that the transport routes are correctly configured in the Transport Management System (TMS). You can do this by:
  
  Going to transaction STMS.
  Checking the transport routes and ensuring that the source and target systems are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transport Request: Make sure you are using the correct transport request that is intended for the target system. If the transport request was created in a different system, you may need to create a new transport request in the correct system.
  
  
  Re-transport the Objects: If the transport request is indeed from the wrong system, you may need to re-transport the objects from the original system to the correct target system.
  
  
  Adjust System Settings: If necessary, adjust the system settings to allow for the import of the transport request. This may involve changing the configuration in TMS or adjusting the transport layer settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis team for specific guidance on transport management and resolving transport-related issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transport Management System (TMS): This is the SAP tool used to manage the transport of objects between different SAP systems (e.g., Development, Quality Assurance, Production).
  Transport Layer: This defines the path that transport requests take from one system to another. Ensure that the transport layer is correctly set up for the systems involved.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP Basis team for further assistance.