How To Fix CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG153 - Participant &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG - Message Class for the Transport Organizer

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Participant &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG153 - Participant &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG153 with the description "Participant &1 does not exist" typically occurs in the context of the Change and Transport System (CTS) when you are trying to manage transport requests or when you are working with the CTS Organizer. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a participant (which could be a user, a transport directory, or a transport layer) that is referenced in the transport process.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Participant: The participant specified in the transport request does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the participant was deleted or not created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The transport layer or transport route may not be correctly configured, leading to references to non-existent participants.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manage the specified participant.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the system configuration related to the CTS.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Participant Existence:
  
  Verify that the participant (user, transport layer, etc.) specified in the error message actually exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant configuration settings in the CTS.
  Use transaction SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) to check the transport requests and participants.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  If the participant does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the configuration. For example, if it’s a transport layer, ensure that it is properly defined in transaction STMS (Transport Management System).
  Check the transport routes and ensure that all participants are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transport has the necessary authorizations to access and manage the specified participant. You may need to consult with your security team to verify and adjust authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Routes:
  
  Go to transaction STMS and check the transport routes to ensure that they are correctly set up and that all systems involved are properly connected.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  STMS: Transport Management System
  SE03: Transport Organizer Tools
  SE09: Workbench Requests
  SE10: Customizing Requests
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on the Change and Transport System.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other SAP users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.