How To Fix CMS_RE012 - Transport connection &1 does not exist; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_RE - Message class for CMS Real Estate Add On

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Transport connection &1 does not exist; see long text

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Select an existing transport connection using input help on the field,
or define new values in the Implementation Guide (IMG) activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CMS_RE_TR_CON>Define Transport Connections</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_RE012 - Transport connection &1 does not exist; see long text ?

  The SAP error message CMS_RE012 indicates that there is an issue with a transport connection that is expected but does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of the Change and Transport System (CTS) when trying to transport objects between different SAP systems (e.g., from a development system to a quality assurance or production system).
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Transport Connection: The specified transport connection does not exist in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The transport routes may not be correctly set up in the Transport Management System (TMS).
  Transport Layer Issues: The transport layer might not be defined or is incorrectly configured.
  System Landscape Changes: Changes in the system landscape (like adding or removing systems) that have not been properly reflected in the TMS configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CMS_RE012 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Transport Connections:
  
  Go to transaction STMS (Transport Management System).
  Navigate to the Overview and then to Transport Routes.
  Verify that the transport connection you are trying to use is listed and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Transport Connection:
  
  If the transport connection does not exist, you may need to create it.
  Use transaction STMS to create a new transport route if necessary.
  Ensure that the source and target systems are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Layer:
  
  Ensure that the transport layer is correctly defined for the systems involved.
  You can check this in the TMS configuration.
  
  
  
  Review System Landscape:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the system landscape, ensure that all systems are properly configured in TMS.
  You may need to reconfigure or refresh the TMS settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message may have a long text that provides additional context or specific instructions. You can view this by clicking on the message or using transaction SE91 to look up the message.
  
  
  
  Transport Directory:
  
  Check the transport directory on the file system to ensure that it is accessible and correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform transport operations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  STMS: Transport Management System
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer
  SE01: Transport Organizer (for transport requests)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring transport routes and managing the Change and Transport System.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to transport connections and the CMS_RE012 error.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or consulting SAP support for further assistance.