How To Fix ESH_CU_TM005 - Package &1 requires transportation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_CU_TM - 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_TM005 - Package &1 requires transportation ?

  The SAP error message ESH_CU_TM005 indicates that a specific package (denoted by &1) requires transportation. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's transport management system, where changes made in a development environment need to be transported to a quality assurance or production environment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transport Request: The package you are trying to work with has not been assigned to a transport request. This means that the changes made in the development environment are not yet captured for transport.
  Transport Request Not Released: The transport request associated with the package may not have been released, preventing the package from being transported.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the transport management system that are preventing the package from being recognized as transportable.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transport Request:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE09 or SE10 to check the transport requests.
  Ensure that the package is assigned to a transport request. If not, create a new transport request and assign the necessary objects to it.
  
  
  
  Release Transport Request:
  
  If the transport request exists but is not released, you need to release it. In SE09 or SE10, select the transport request and choose the option to release it.
  Ensure that all objects within the transport request are in a consistent state before releasing.
  
  
  
  Assign Package to Transport Request:
  
  If the package is not assigned to any transport request, you can do this by navigating to the package in transaction SE80 or SE21 and assigning it to a transport request.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Routes:
  
  Ensure that the transport routes are correctly configured in transaction STMS. Misconfigurations can lead to issues with transporting packages.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to transport management for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE21: Package Builder
  STMS: Transport Management System
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to transport management or the error message ESH_CU_TM005.
  
  
  Transport Management Best Practices: Familiarize yourself with best practices for managing transports in SAP to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.