How To Fix CTWF088 - Request &1 can only be released locally in system &2

CTWF088 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTWF - Workflow in Change & Transport System

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Request &1 can only be released locally in system &2

What causes this issue?

You can only release request &V1& locally in system &V2&.

System Response

The function terminates.

How to fix this error?

Log on to system &V2& and release request &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTWF088 - Request &1 can only be released locally in system &2 ?

  The SAP error message CTWF088 indicates that a transport request (denoted by &1) can only be released locally in the specified system (&2). This typically occurs in the context of SAP Change and Transport System (CTS) when there are restrictions on how a transport request can be managed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Local Release Restriction: The transport request is configured to be released only in the local system. This can happen if the request is marked as a local request or if it contains objects that are not allowed to be transported to other systems.
  Transport Layer Settings: The transport layer settings may restrict the transport request from being released in a different system.
  Transport Route Configuration: The transport route may not be set up to allow the transport request to be released in the target system.
  Request Type: The request might be a "local" request, which means it is intended to stay within the local system and