How To Fix CTS_PLG_MSG004 - The CTSPLUG after import method was not called from a delivery request.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTS_PLG_MSG - Plugin messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: The CTSPLUG after import method was not called from a delivery request.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTS_PLG_MSG004 - The CTSPLUG after import method was not called from a delivery request. ?

  The SAP error message CTS_PLG_MSG004 indicates that the CTS Plug (Change and Transport System Plug-in) was not called correctly during the import process of a delivery request. This typically occurs when there is an issue with the transport management system or the configuration of the CTS Plug.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Transport Request: The transport request may not be properly configured or may not be a delivery request.
  Missing or Incorrect CTS Plug Configuration: The CTS Plug might not be correctly set up in the system, or the necessary settings may be missing.
  Transport Layer Issues: There could be issues with the transport layer or the transport routes that prevent the CTS Plug from being called.
  Authorization Issues: The user performing the import may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the CTS Plug.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured to use the CTS Plug for the specific type of transport request being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transport Request: Ensure that the transport request you are trying to import is indeed a delivery request and is correctly configured.
  Verify CTS Plug Configuration: Check the configuration of the CTS Plug in your SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  You can check the configuration in transaction SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) and SE09 (Transport Organizer).
  
  
  Review Transport Layer: Make sure that the transport layer and routes are correctly set up and that there are no issues with the transport routes.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing the import has the necessary authorizations to execute the CTS Plug.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Re-import the Transport: If the issue persists, try to re-import the transport request after verifying the above points.
  
  Related Information:
  
  CTS Plug Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the CTS Plug to understand its configuration and usage.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  SAP Support: If the problem cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.