How To Fix PU685 - TMS alert: &3 in service &1, function &2

PU685 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

• Message number: 685

• Message text: TMS alert: &3 in service &1, function &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PU685 - TMS alert: &3 in service &1, function &2 ?

  The SAP error message PU685 is related to the Transport Management System (TMS) and typically indicates an issue with the transport of objects between systems. The message format is as follows:
  PU685 TMS alert: &3 in service &1, function &2
  
  Cause:
  The error message PU685 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Transport Route Issues: There may be a problem with the transport route configuration between the systems involved (e.g., Development, Quality Assurance, Production).
  Transport Directory Problems: The transport directory may be incorrectly set up or may have issues that prevent proper transport operations.
  Transport Request Issues: The transport request may be locked, incomplete, or not properly released.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the TMS settings or the systems involved.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems between the systems can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PU685 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Transport Routes:
  
  Go to TMS configuration (transaction code STMS).
  Verify the transport routes