How To Fix RSM697 - Change and Transport Organizer switched on; see the long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 697

• Message text: Change and Transport Organizer switched on; see the long text

What causes this issue?

You have switched on the Change and Transport Organizer (CTO) in BW.

System Response

From now on the CTO registers and documents all changes to BW meta
objects.

How to fix this error?

If you have maintained BW meta objects, that are dependent on the
objects, that you edit from now on then inconsistencies can occur when
transporting.
<LS>Example:</> You create InfoObjects with CTO switched off. Switch on
the CTO and create an InfoCube, that uses these InfoObjects. Only the
InfoCube is displayed and transported. However, it cannot be activated
in the target system as the InfoObjects are missing.
If you experience a similar situation, you should open the missing
objects again and save them. Only then will they be written to the
transport request. You can also write the objects manually to the
transport request.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM697 - Change and Transport Organizer switched on; see the long text ?

  The SAP error message RSM697 indicates that the Change and Transport Organizer (CTO) is currently active, which can lead to issues when trying to perform certain actions in the system, such as transporting objects or making changes that require the CTO to be inactive.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when:
  
  You are trying to perform a task that is not allowed while the Change and Transport Organizer is active.
  There may be a configuration or system setting that is preventing the action you are trying to perform.
  The system is in a state where it requires the CTO to be switched off for certain operations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSM697 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: Ensure that there are no pending transport requests that need to be processed. If there are, complete or release them as necessary.
  
  
  Deactivate CTO: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can deactivate the Change and Transport Organizer. This is typically done in the SAP GUI:
  
  Go to transaction SE09 or SE10.
  Check if there are any transport requests that are currently being processed.
  If you are in a development environment and it is safe to do so, you can deactivate the CTO.
  
  
  
  Review System Settings: Check the system settings to ensure that the CTO is configured correctly. This may involve consulting with your SAP Basis team or system administrator.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the long text associated with the error message for any specific instructions or additional context that may help in resolving the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE09 (Transport Organizer) and SE10 (Transport Organizer for Workbench Requests) to manage transport requests effectively.
  Transport Management System (TMS): Understanding how TMS works can help in managing transports and resolving related issues.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to the Change and Transport Organizer.
  
  Always ensure that you have a backup and that you are following your organization's change management policies when making changes to the system.