How To Fix CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG202 - Description 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: 202

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG202 - Description of transport request/task must not be initial ?

  The SAP error message CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG202 indicates that the description of a transport request or task is missing or has not been provided. This error typically occurs when you attempt to create or release a transport request without a valid description.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The transport request or task was created without a description, which is a mandatory field.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that enforce the requirement for a description.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently left the description field blank when creating the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that a valid description is provided for the transport request or task. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check the Transport Request:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE09 or SE10 (Transport Organizer).
  Locate the transport request that is causing the error.
  Check if the description field is empty.
  
  
  
  Edit the Transport Request:
  
  If the description is empty, select the transport request and click on the Change button.
  Enter a meaningful description in the description field.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Release the Transport Request:
  
  After adding the description, try to release the transport request again.
  
  
  
  Validation:
  
  Ensure that all transport requests and tasks have appropriate descriptions before attempting to release them in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transport Management System (TMS): The TMS is responsible for managing transport requests in SAP. Understanding how TMS works can help in troubleshooting transport-related issues.
  Transport Request Types: Familiarize yourself with different types of transport requests (e.g., customizing, workbench) and their requirements.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create and modify transport requests.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to transport requests and descriptions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG202 error and successfully manage your transport requests in SAP.