How To Fix ESH_IEF_MSG046 - Release request &1 first, before activating prog.-based transport: SWC &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_IEF_MSG - Import/Export Framework

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Release request &1 first, before activating prog.-based transport: SWC &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_IEF_MSG046 - Release request &1 first, before activating prog.-based transport: SWC &2 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_IEF_MSG046 indicates that there is a requirement to release a transport request before you can activate a program-based transport. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's transport management system, where changes made in the development environment need to be transported to the quality assurance or production environments.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to activate a transport request that has not been released. In SAP, transport requests must go through a specific lifecycle:
  
  Modifiable: Changes can be made.
  Released: Changes are finalized and can be transported to other systems.
  
  If you try to activate a transport request that is still in the modifiable state, you will encounter this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Release the Transport Request:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI.
  Navigate to the transaction code SE09 or SE10 (Transport Organizer).
  Find the transport request that corresponds to the program-based transport (SWC &2).
  Select the transport request and choose the option to release it (usually found in the menu under "Request/Task" -> "Release").
  Confirm the release.
  
  
  
  Activate the Transport:
  
  After releasing the transport request, you can proceed to activate the program-based transport as intended.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transport Management System (TMS): Understand how the TMS works in SAP, including the lifecycle of transport requests.
  Transport Request Types: Familiarize yourself with different types of transport requests (e.g., workbench requests, customizing requests).
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to release transport requests. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP Basis administrator.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on transport management and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully activate your program-based transport.