How To Fix OD636 - Location &1 has not been assigned to transport system &2 as an origin

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OD - IS-Oil: TSW Traders' and Schedulers' Workbench messages

• Message number: 636

• Message text: Location &1 has not been assigned to transport system &2 as an origin

What causes this issue?

The location has not been assigned to the given transport system as an
origin

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You need to assign the location as an origin location to the transport
system.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD636 - Location &1 has not been assigned to transport system &2 as an origin ?

  The SAP error message OD636 indicates that a specific location (denoted as &1) has not been assigned to a transport system (denoted as &2) as an origin. This typically occurs in the context of transport management, where the system is trying to determine the source of transport requests or tasks but cannot find the necessary configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The location specified in the error message has not been properly configured in the transport management system (TMS).
  Transport Route Issues: There may be issues with the transport routes or the transport layer that do not include the specified location as a valid origin.
  Transport System Setup: The transport system itself may not be set up correctly to recognize the location as a valid source.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OD636 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Transport Management Configuration:
  
  Go to the Transport Management System (TMS) configuration.
  Verify that the location (client or system) is correctly assigned to the transport system as an origin.
  Ensure that the transport routes are correctly defined and include the necessary locations.
  
  
  
  Assign Location to Transport System:
  
  If the location is not assigned, you can add it:
  
  Use transaction code STMS.
  Navigate to the Transport Routes section.
  Add the missing location to the transport system as an origin.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Transport Layer:
  
  Check the transport layer settings to ensure that the location is included in the transport layer that is being used.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Directory:
  
  Ensure that the transport directory is correctly set up and that there are no inconsistencies in the transport paths.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to your version of SAP and the transport management system.
  
  
  
  Transport System Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the transport system to identify any other potential issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  STMS - Transport Management System
  SE03 - Transport Organizer Tools
  SE09/SE10 - Transport Requests
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on transport management.
  Transport Routes: Understanding how transport routes work in SAP can help in troubleshooting and configuring transport systems effectively.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.