How To Fix FTBU296 - Request &1 must be released after successful conversion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTBU - Conversion: Treasury partner CBP messages

• Message number: 296

• Message text: Request &1 must be released after successful conversion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTBU296 - Request &1 must be released after successful conversion ?

  The SAP error message FTBU296 indicates that a request (usually a transport request) must be released after it has been successfully converted. This error typically occurs in the context of transport management, where changes made in the development environment need to be moved to the quality assurance or production environments.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A transport request has been created and contains changes.
  The request has been converted (e.g., from a workbench request to a customizing request).
  The request has not yet been released, which is a necessary step before it can be imported into another system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FTBU296 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Transport Request: 
  
  Go to the Transport Organizer (transaction code SE09 or SE10).
  Locate the transport request that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Release the Transport Request:
  
  Select the transport request.
  Click on the "Release" button (or use the menu option).
  Confirm the release. This action will mark the request as ready for import into the target system.
  
  
  
  Verify the Release:
  
  After releasing, ensure that the status of the transport request changes to "Released."
  You can also check the transport logs to confirm that the request is now in a state that allows it to be imported.
  
  
  
  Import the Request:
  
  Once the request is released, you can proceed to import it into the target system using transaction code STMS.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transport Management System (TMS): Understand how TMS works in SAP, including the roles of transport requests and the importance of releasing them.
  Transport Request Types: Familiarize yourself with different types of transport requests (Workbench requests, Customizing requests) and their purposes.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to release transport requests. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP Basis administrator.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on transport management and handling transport requests.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FTBU296 error and successfully manage your transport requests in SAP.