How To Fix CTS_WBO_API056 - No existing request can be used for change recording

CTS_WBO_API056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTS_WBO_API - WBO Remote API: Messages

• Message number: 056

• Message text: No existing request can be used for change recording

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTS_WBO_API056 - No existing request can be used for change recording ?

  The SAP error message CTS_WBO_API056 ("No existing request can be used for change recording") typically occurs in the context of Change and Transport System (CTS) when there is an attempt to record changes in a transport request, but no valid transport request is available for the changes being made.
  Causes:
  
  No Active Transport Request: The user may not have an active transport request assigned to the changes they are trying to record.
  Incorrect Transport Request Type: The transport request type may not be suitable for the changes being made (e.g., trying to record changes in a customizing request when a workbench request is needed).
  Transport Request Not Released: The transport request may not be released or may be in a state that does not allow for change recording.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or use transport requests.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the CTS settings