How To Fix LTRQ018 - Processing not possible; group structure for request &1 is incorrect

LTRQ018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LTRQ - Request messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Processing not possible; group structure for request &1 is incorrect

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LTRQ018 - Processing not possible; group structure for request &1 is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message LTRQ018 indicates that there is an issue with the group structure for a request in the context of the Logistics Execution (LE) module, specifically related to the handling of transport requests. This error typically arises when the system encounters an inconsistency or misconfiguration in the transport request's group structure.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Group Structure: The transport request may not be correctly assigned to a group, or the group structure may be incomplete or corrupted.
  Missing Objects: The objects that are supposed to be included in the transport request may be missing or not properly defined.
  Transport Layer Issues: There may be issues with the transport layer configuration that affect how requests are grouped and processed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process the transport request.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LTRQ018 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transport Request:
  
  Go to transaction