How To Fix CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG253 - During refresh &1 transport requests were found and &2 were refreshed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 253

• Message text: During refresh &1 transport requests were found and &2 were refreshed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG253 - During refresh &1 transport requests were found and &2 were refreshed ?

  The SAP error message CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG253 typically occurs during the transport management process, particularly when dealing with the Change and Transport System (CTS). This message indicates that during a refresh operation, a certain number of transport requests were found, and a specific number of those requests were successfully refreshed.
  Cause:
  The error message can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Transport Request Issues: There may be issues with the transport requests themselves, such as missing objects, inconsistencies, or requests that are not properly released.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the refresh may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation on all transport requests.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the transport landscape or in the CTS settings.
  Network or Connectivity Issues: If the transport requests involve multiple systems, network issues could prevent successful refreshes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: Review the transport requests that were found and those that were refreshed. Look for any inconsistencies or errors in the transport logs.
  
  Use transaction code SE01 or SE09 to analyze the transport requests.
  Check for any requests that are in a "modification" or "in process" state.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the refresh has the necessary authorizations to perform the operation on all transport requests. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  
  Check System Configuration: Verify the configuration of the transport landscape. Ensure that all systems are correctly defined in the Transport Management System (TMS) and that there are no configuration errors.
  
  
  Analyze Logs: Check the transport logs for any specific error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue. You can find logs in transaction STMS.
  
  
  Retry the Operation: After addressing any identified issues, try to perform the refresh operation again.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: If the problem persists, check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as STMS (Transport Management System), SE01 (Transport Organizer), and SE09 (Workbench Organizer).
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the Change and Transport System for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error message and implement a solution to resolve it.