How To Fix FDT_STORAGE020 - &1 is not a valid transport request in target system &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_STORAGE - Formula & Derivation Tool: Storage

• Message number: 020

• Message text: &1 is not a valid transport request in target system &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_STORAGE020 - &1 is not a valid transport request in target system &2 ?

  The SAP error message FDT_STORAGE020 indicates that a specified transport request is not valid in the target system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to transport objects (like configurations, custom developments, etc.) from one SAP system to another, and the transport request you are referencing is either not available, not released, or not recognized in the target system.
  Causes:
  
  Transport Request Not Released: The transport request may not have been released in the source system. Only released transport requests can be imported into the target system.
  Transport Request Not Available: The transport request may not exist in the target system. This can happen if the transport request was not properly imported or if it was deleted.
  Incorrect Target System: The transport request may be intended for a different target system than the one you are trying to import it into.
  Transport Directory Issues: There may be issues with the transport directory or the transport management system configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or import the transport request.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Transport Request Status:
  
  Go to the source system and check the status of the transport request using transaction code SE09 or SE10. Ensure that it is released.
  
  
  
  Import Transport Request:
  
  If the transport request is not in the target system, you may need to import it using transaction code STMS. Ensure that the transport request is available in the transport directory.
  
  
  
  Verify Target System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the target system is correctly configured in the transport management system. Check the transport routes and ensure that the target system is included in the transport landscape.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Directory:
  
  Verify that the transport directory is correctly set up and that there are no issues with the transport files. You can check the transport directory on the file system of the SAP application server.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user performing the import has the necessary authorizations to access and import the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to transport requests and the specific error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE09 / SE10: Transport Organizer
  STMS: Transport Management System
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to transport requests.
  Transport Management: Familiarize yourself with the transport management process in SAP, including how to create, release, and import transport requests.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.