How To Fix RSAU887 - Routine & is local and cannot be transported.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAU - Update rules

• Message number: 887

• Message text: Routine & is local and cannot be transported.

What causes this issue?

Routine & is in a local development class and cannot, therefore, be
transported.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAU887 - Routine & is local and cannot be transported. ?

  The SAP error message RSAU887, which states "Routine & is local and cannot be transported," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to transport a data flow or transformation that includes a local routine. 
  Cause:
  
  Local Routine: The error indicates that the routine you are trying to transport is defined as a local routine. Local routines are specific to a particular object and cannot be transported to other systems (e.g., from development to quality assurance or production).
  Transport Request: When you attempt to include a local routine in a transport request, SAP prevents this action because local routines are not designed to be moved between systems.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Convert to Global Routine: If you need the routine to be transportable, you should convert it to a global routine. This can typically be done by:
  
  Going to the transformation or data flow where the local routine is defined.
  Editing the routine and changing its scope from local to global.
  Save the changes and ensure that the routine is now defined in a way that allows it to be transported.
  
  
  
  Manual Recreation: If converting to a global routine is not feasible, you may need to manually recreate the routine in the target system after transporting the rest of the objects.
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Ensure that any dependencies or references to the local routine are also addressed in the target system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its documentation and may have specific recommendations for your version.
  Documentation: Review the SAP BW/BI documentation regarding routines, transformations, and transport management to understand best practices and limitations.
  Transport Management: Familiarize yourself with the transport management system in SAP to understand how to manage objects effectively between different environments.
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always document any local routines and their logic so that they can be recreated in other systems if necessary.
  Regularly review your development practices to minimize the use of local routines unless absolutely necessary.
  Engage with your SAP Basis team to ensure that transport requests are correctly configured and managed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAU887 error and manage your routines effectively within SAP.