How To Fix OD650 - Both transport system and location mandatory for role type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 650

• Message text: Both transport system and location mandatory for role type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD650 - Both transport system and location mandatory for role type &1 ?

  The SAP error message OD650 indicates that both the transport system and the location are mandatory for the specified role type. This error typically occurs in the context of transport management, particularly when configuring transport routes or transport layers in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you are trying to create or modify a transport route or transport layer, and the system requires both a transport system and a location to be specified for the role type you are working with. If either of these parameters is missing, the system cannot proceed, leading to the error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve the OD650 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Transport Route Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code STMS (Transport Management System).
  Navigate to the transport routes and ensure that the transport system and location are correctly defined for the role type in question.
  
  
  
  Define Transport System:
  
  Ensure that the transport system is defined in the Transport Management System. You can do this by going to STMS -> Overview -> Transport Routes.
  Check if the transport system is assigned to the correct transport layer.
  
  
  
  Define Location:
  
  Make sure that the location is also defined. This can typically be done in the same area where you define the transport routes.
  Ensure that the location is correctly linked to the transport system.
  
  
  
  Role Type Verification:
  
  Verify the role type you are working with. Different role types may have different requirements for transport systems and locations. Ensure that you are meeting the requirements for the specific role type.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the transport configuration. Lack of proper authorizations can sometimes lead to incomplete configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the specific requirements for the role type, consult the SAP documentation or help resources related to transport management.
  
  
  
  Transport Management Configuration:
  
  If you are setting up a new transport landscape, ensure that all components (Development, Quality Assurance, Production) are correctly configured and that the transport routes are properly established.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  STMS: Transport Management System
  SE09: Transport Organizer
  SE10: Transport Organizer (for workbench requests)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to transport management and the OD650 error.
  
  
  
  SAP Community:
  
  Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OD650 error and ensure that your transport management configuration is complete and correct.