How To Fix RSANA_UMM_API257 - Package &1 is local, which means the object is not transportable.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSANA_UMM_API - UMM API Messages

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Package &1 is local, which means the object is not transportable.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSANA_UMM_API257 - Package &1 is local, which means the object is not transportable. ?

  The SAP error message RSANA_UMM_API257 indicates that you are trying to transport a package that is local, meaning it is not transportable across different SAP systems. This typically occurs when you attempt to move objects (like programs, function modules, or other development objects) that are assigned to a local package rather than a transportable package.
  Cause:
  
  Local Package Assignment: The object you are trying to transport is assigned to a local package (usually named $TMP), which is intended for temporary development and is not meant to be transported.
  Development Environment: The object was created in a development environment where it was not assigned to a proper transportable package.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to assign the object to a transportable package. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  Identify the Object: Determine which object is causing the error. This could be a report, function module, class, etc.
  Change Package Assignment:
  
  Go to the object in the ABAP Workbench (SE80 or SE38 for reports).
  Open the object and navigate to the attributes or properties of the object.
  Change the package assignment from the local package (e.g., $TMP) to a transportable package that is defined in your system.
  
  
  Save and Activate: After changing the package, save and activate the object.
  Transport Request: Once the object is assigned to a transportable package, it should be included in a transport request, which can then be released and moved to other systems.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transportable Packages: These are packages that are defined in the SAP system and can be transported between different environments (Development, Quality Assurance, Production).
  Local Packages: These are temporary packages that are not intended for transport and are usually used for quick development or testing.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE80: Object Navigator, where you can manage various development objects.
  SE01: Transport Organizer, where you can manage transport requests.
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer for managing workbench requests and customizing requests.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always assign new development objects to a transportable package to avoid this issue.
  Regularly review and clean up local objects to ensure they are either deleted or moved to appropriate packages.
  Use naming conventions and documentation to keep track of which objects belong to which packages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully transport your objects.