How To Fix ESH_CU_SW005 - Package &1 requires transportation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_CU_SW - ES: Term Mapping

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Package &1 requires transportation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_CU_SW005 - Package &1 requires transportation ?

  The SAP error message ESH_CU_SW005 indicates that a specific package (denoted by &1) requires transportation. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Enterprise Search or other components where certain objects or configurations need to be transported from one system to another (e.g., from a development system to a quality assurance or production system).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transport Request: The package or its components have not been included in a transport request, which is necessary for moving changes between SAP systems.
  Incomplete Configuration: The package may have been partially configured or not properly activated, leading to the requirement for transportation.
  System Configuration: The system may be set up in a way that requires certain packages to be transported before they can be used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Transport Request:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and create a transport request for the package in question.
  Ensure that all necessary objects related to the package are included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Release the Transport Request:
  
  Once the transport request is created and all necessary objects are added, release the transport request.
  This can be done using transaction code SE09 or SE10.
  
  
  
  Import the Transport Request:
  
  After releasing the transport request, import it into the target system (e.g., quality assurance or production) using transaction code STMS.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all dependencies for the package are also transported. Sometimes, other packages or components may need to be transported alongside the main package.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific package to understand any additional requirements or steps that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer for managing transport requests.
  STMS: Transport Management System for importing transport requests.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to the specific package or error message.
  
  
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ESH_CU_SW005 error and ensure that the required package is properly transported and configured in your SAP environment.