How To Fix CTS_CONFIG_MSG_CL189 - Job scheduling cannot be deleted; import destination is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTS_CONFIG_MSG_CL - Message Class for Central CTS Configuration

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Job scheduling cannot be deleted; import destination is missing

What causes this issue?

You want to delete scheduled jobs for program
?SCTS_QUEUE_IMPORT_CONTROL? in system &v1&.
INCLUDE CTS_CONFI_IMPORT_RFC OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

System Response

It is not possible to delete a job scheduling for program
?SCTS_QUEUE_IMPORT_CONTROL? in system &v1&.

How to fix this error?

For detailed information, see <DS:NA.CTS_CONFIG_MSG_CL102>this message
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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 CTS_CONFIG_MSG_CL189 - Job scheduling cannot be deleted; import destination is missing ?

  The SAP error message CTS_CONFIG_MSG_CL189 indicates that a job scheduling operation cannot be deleted because the import destination is missing. This error typically arises in the context of the Change and Transport System (CTS) when there are issues with the configuration of transport routes or the destination systems.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Import Destination: The primary cause of this error is that the system is unable to find the import destination for the transport request. This could be due to:
  
  The transport route not being defined correctly.
  The target system not being configured in the transport directory.
  The transport layer not being assigned properly.
  
  
  
  Transport Directory Issues: If the transport directory is not set up correctly or if there are inconsistencies in the transport configuration, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or delete the job scheduling entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Transport Routes:
  
  Go to transaction code STMS (Transport Management System).
  Check the transport routes and ensure that the import destination is correctly defined for the relevant transport layer.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the target system is correctly configured in the transport directory.
  Check the transport layer settings in transaction SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) to ensure that the transport layer is assigned to the correct systems.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Directory:
  
  Verify that the transport directory is correctly set up and that there are no inconsistencies. You can check the transport directory settings in transaction SE01 (Transport Organizer).
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the delete operation. Check the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Job:
  
  If the job is not critical, you may consider recreating it after ensuring that the transport routes and destinations are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  STMS: Transport Management System
  SE03: Transport Organizer Tools
  SE01: Transport Organizer
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring the Change and Transport System and managing transport routes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CTS_CONFIG_MSG_CL189 error.