How To Fix CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG194 - Type of transport request/task must not be initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Type of transport request/task must not be initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG194 - Type of transport request/task must not be initial ?

  The SAP error message CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG194 with the description "Type of transport request/task must not be initial" typically occurs when you are trying to create or manage a transport request in the Change and Transport System (CTS) and the system is unable to determine the type of the transport request or task because it is not specified or is left blank.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transport Request Type: The transport request or task you are trying to create or manage does not have a specified type. This can happen if the request was not properly initialized or if there was an issue during its creation.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the CTS settings that prevent the system from recognizing the transport request type.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or manage transport requests, leading to incomplete data being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transport Request Creation:
  
  Ensure that when you create a transport request, you are selecting the appropriate type (e.g., Workbench request, Customizing request).
  If you are using a custom program or transaction to create the transport request, verify that it is correctly setting the transport request type.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Request:
  
  If you are trying to manage an existing transport request, check the details of the request in transaction SE09 or SE10. Ensure that the type is correctly defined.
  If the type is missing, you may need to create a new transport request with the correct type.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the CTS configuration settings in transaction STMS. Ensure that the transport routes and other settings are correctly configured.
  Check for any inconsistencies in the transport domain configuration.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and manage transport requests. Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve the problem.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE09: Workbench Organizer
  SE10: Customizing Organizer
  STMS: Transport Management System
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for documentation on the Change and Transport System.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions related to transport management issues.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.