How To Fix RSSEM206 - Import status of request &1: &2 (&3), return code: &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSSEM - Messages for SEM

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Import status of request &1: &2 (&3), return code: &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSSEM206 - Import status of request &1: &2 (&3), return code: &4 ?

  The SAP error message RSSEM206 typically relates to issues encountered during the import of transport requests in the SAP system. This error message indicates that there was a problem with the import status of a transport request, and it provides specific details about the request and the return code.
  Cause:
  The error message RSSEM206 can be caused by several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  Transport Request Issues: The transport request may be incomplete, corrupted, or not properly released.
  Authorization Problems: The user performing the import may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the import.
  System Configuration: There may be inconsistencies in the system configuration or issues with the transport directory.
  Dependencies: The transport request may depend on other requests that have not been imported yet.
  Database Issues: There could be database-related issues, such as locks or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSSEM206 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Transport Request:
  
  Verify that the transport request is complete and properly released. You can do this using transaction code SE09 or SE10.
  Ensure that the request is not in a "modification" state.
  
  
  
  Review Import Logs:
  
  Check the import logs for more detailed error messages. You can do this in transaction code STMS (Transport Management System) by selecting the relevant transport request and viewing the logs.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user performing the import has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Make sure that all dependent transport requests have been imported successfully. If there are dependencies, import them in the correct order.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Verify the transport directory settings and ensure that the transport paths are correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency:
  
  Check for any database locks or inconsistencies. You may need to run database consistency checks or consult with your database administrator.
  
  
  
  Retry the Import:
  
  After addressing the above issues, try to re-import the transport request.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer
  STMS: Transport Management System
  SE01: Transport Organizer (for managing transport requests)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to transport issues for any specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more information on transport management and troubleshooting transport issues.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP Basis team for further assistance.