How To Fix MQ851 - No active changeover package exists

MQ851 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 851

• Message text: No active changeover package exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ851 - No active changeover package exists ?

  The SAP error message MQ851 "No active changeover package exists" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Change and Transport System (CTS) or during the transport of objects between different systems (e.g., from development to quality assurance or production). This error indicates that the system is unable to find an active changeover package that is required for the transport operation.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Changeover Package: The changeover package that is supposed to be active is either not created or has been deleted.
  Transport Directory Issues: There may be issues with the transport directory or the transport management system configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the changeover packages.
  Transport Request Issues: The transport request may not be correctly released or may be in a state that prevents it from being processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Changeover Packages:
  
  Go to transaction SE09 or SE10 to check the status of transport requests and changeover packages.
  Ensure that the required