How To Fix J2396 - &4 Error in transport (transport attempt failed)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J2 - Message Class for Development Class JBT

• Message number: 396

• Message text: &4 Error in transport (transport attempt failed)

What causes this issue?

An error has occured in the transport system.
Problems have arisen when including objects in a transport.

System Response

The current action must be cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Please inform your system administrator. It is possible that settings
for the correction system and transport system must be made.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2396 - &4 Error in transport (transport attempt failed) ?

  The SAP error message J2396 &4, which indicates "Error in transport (transport attempt failed)," typically occurs during the transport of objects between different SAP systems (e.g., from development to quality assurance or production). This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Transport Directory Issues: Problems with the transport directory (e.g., missing files, incorrect permissions).
  Transport Request Lock: The transport request might be locked by another process or user.
  Missing Objects: The transport request may reference objects that do not exist in the target system.
  Version Conflicts: There may be version conflicts between the source and target systems.
  Transport Configuration: Incorrect transport configuration settings in the Transport Management System (TMS).
  Authorization Issues: The user performing the transport may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems between the source and target systems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Transport Directory: Verify that the transport directory is correctly set up and that all necessary files are present. Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to access the transport directory.
  Release Locks: If the transport request is locked, check for any active processes that might be holding the lock and release it if necessary.
  Validate Objects: Ensure that all objects included in the transport request exist in the target system. You can use transaction SE01 to check the status of the transport request.
  Check Versions: Make sure that the versions of the objects being transported are compatible with the target system.
  Review TMS Configuration: Check the Transport Management System configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly. You can use transaction STMS to access TMS settings.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user performing the transport has the necessary authorizations. You can check user roles and profiles in transaction SU01.
  Network Connectivity: Verify that there are no network issues preventing the transport from being completed. Check the connection between the source and target systems.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE01: Transport Organizer
  STMS: Transport Management System
  SE09: Workbench Organizer
  SE10: Customizing Organizer
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Check the transport logs for more detailed error messages. You can find logs in transaction SE01 or by checking the transport directory on the file system.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to transport errors.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.