How To Fix OT186 - &1 selected packages released

OT186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OT - SAP Online Correction Support (SOCS)

• Message number: 186

• Message text: &1 selected packages released

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OT186 - &1 selected packages released ?

  The SAP error message OT186 indicates that a certain number of selected packages have been released. This message typically occurs in the context of transport management, where you are trying to release or manage transport requests in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error message OT186 usually arises when:
  
  You are attempting to release a transport request that has already been released.
  There may be a misunderstanding regarding the status of the transport request or package.
  The transport request might be in a state that does not allow further actions, such as being locked or already imported into the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OT186 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transport Request Status:
  
  Go to the Transport Organizer (transaction code SE09 or SE10) and check the status of the transport request. Ensure that it is not already released.
  
  
  
  Review Package Contents:
  
  Verify the contents of the transport request. If the request contains multiple packages, ensure that you are