How To Fix OT284 - Specify the origin and number of the EPS_File

OT284 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 284

• Message text: Specify the origin and number of the EPS_File

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OT284 - Specify the origin and number of the EPS_File ?

  The SAP error message OT284, which states "Specify the origin and number of the EPS_File," typically occurs in the context of SAP's transport management system (TMS) or when dealing with transport requests. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify the source and the specific transport request number for an EPS (Extended Program Structure) file.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Information: The error usually arises when the system expects certain information about the EPS file, such as its origin (the system from which it was transported) and the transport request number, but this information is not provided or is incorrect.
  Transport Request Issues: There may be issues with the transport request itself, such as it being incomplete, not released, or not properly configured.
  Configuration Problems: There could be configuration issues in the transport management system that prevent the system from correctly identifying the EPS file.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transport Request: Ensure that the transport request is correctly created,