How To Fix /EACA/GL_CUST043 - The transport connection has been switched off

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACA/GL_CUST -

• Message number: 043

• Message text: The transport connection has been switched off

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /EACA/GL_CUST043 - The transport connection has been switched off ?

  The SAP error message /EACA/GL_CUST043: The transport connection has been switched off typically indicates that the transport connection between the source and target systems has been disabled or is not functioning properly. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during system maintenance, configuration changes, or due to network issues.
  Cause:
  
  Transport Connection Disabled: The transport connection may have been manually disabled in the Transport Management System (TMS) configuration.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the source and target systems.
  System Configuration Changes: Changes in system configuration or updates may have affected the transport connection.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform transport operations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transport Connection Status:
  
  Go to the TMS configuration (transaction code STMS).
  Check the transport routes and ensure that the connection is active.
  
  
  
  Activate Transport Connection:
  
  If the transport connection is disabled, you can enable it in the TMS configuration.
  Navigate to the transport routes and activate the connection as needed.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Verify that there are no network issues between the systems. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to check connectivity.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user performing the transport has the necessary authorizations. Check the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction code SM21) for any related error messages that might provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  
  Restart Transport Services:
  
  In some cases, restarting the transport services on the SAP system may resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to contact your SAP Basis team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  STMS: Transport Management System
  SE01: Transport Organizer
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transport Management System for detailed guidance on managing transport connections.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to transport connections.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the transport connection being switched off.