How To Fix REBDBE020 - Transport connection &1 (&2) is obsolete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REBDBE - Business Entity

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Transport connection &1 (&2) is obsolete

What causes this issue?

Transport connection &V1& (&V2&) is defined as obsolete in Customizing.

System Response

It is not permitted to use this transport connection.

How to fix this error?

Use a different transport connection.

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE RECA_CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REBDBE020 - Transport connection &1 (&2) is obsolete ?

  The SAP error message REBDBE020 indicates that a transport connection is considered obsolete. This typically occurs in the context of transport management within SAP systems, where transport routes are used to move changes between different SAP environments (e.g., Development, Quality Assurance, Production).
  Cause:
  
  Obsolete Transport Connection: The transport connection specified in the error message is no longer valid or has been marked as obsolete. This can happen if the transport route has been deleted or if the system configuration has changed.
  System Landscape Changes: Changes in the system landscape, such as the addition or removal of systems, can lead to transport connections becoming obsolete.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the Transport Management System (TMS) can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transport Routes:
  
  Go to the Transport Management System (TMS) configuration in the SAP GUI (transaction code STMS).
  Check the transport routes and ensure that the connection in question is still valid and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Update Transport Connection:
  
  If the transport connection is indeed obsolete, you may need to recreate it or update the existing configuration.
  You can do this by navigating to the TMS configuration and creating a new transport route or modifying the existing one.
  
  
  
  Check System Status:
  
  Ensure that all systems involved in the transport route are up and running and that there are no connectivity issues between them.
  
  
  
  Transport Directory:
  
  Check the transport directory for any inconsistencies or issues that might be causing the transport connection to be marked as obsolete.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to transport management for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  STMS: Transport Management System
  SE01: Transport Organizer
  SE09: Workbench Organizer
  SE10: Customizing Organizer
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Transport Management System (TMS): Familiarize yourself with the TMS configuration and best practices for managing transport routes and connections.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the REBDBE020 error and restore proper transport functionality in your SAP environment.