How To Fix CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG163 - Transport request &1 has status 'Protected' and belongs to user &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Transport request &1 has status 'Protected' and belongs to user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG163 - Transport request &1 has status 'Protected' and belongs to user &2 ?

  The SAP error message CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG163 indicates that a transport request is in a "Protected" status, which means that it cannot be modified or released. This typically occurs when the transport request is locked for changes, often due to the following reasons:
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The transport request is associated with a user who has restricted access or has locked the request.
  Transport Layer Settings: The transport layer may have been configured to protect certain requests from being modified or released.
  Transport Request Status: The transport request may have been manually set to "Protected" by an administrator or due to system settings.
  Transport Organizer Settings: The transport organizer may have specific settings that prevent certain requests from being processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorization: Ensure that the user associated with the transport request has the necessary authorizations to modify or release the request. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Change Transport Request Status:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can change the status of the transport request from "Protected" to a status that allows modifications. This can typically be done using transaction code SE09 or SE10.
  Select the transport request and check the options available to change its status.
  
  
  
  Contact Administrator: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the status, contact your SAP Basis administrator or the person responsible for transport management in your organization. They can unlock or change the status of the transport request.
  
  
  Review Transport Layer Settings: Check the transport layer settings to ensure that there are no restrictions preventing the release of the transport request.
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Sometimes, a transport request may be dependent on another request. Ensure that all dependent requests are in a status that allows for the release.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE09 (Transport Organizer), SE10 (Transport Organizer - Extended), STMS (Transport Management System).
  Transport Management: Understanding how transport requests work in SAP and the roles of different users in the transport process can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on transport management and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue related to the transport request being in a "Protected" status.