How To Fix RTST_TP043 - The receiving site must be different to the sending site "&1".

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTST_TP - Messages of Fiori App Transfer Products

• Message number: 043

• Message text: The receiving site must be different to the sending site "&1".

What causes this issue?

The receiving site is the same as the sending site.

System Response

Creating the transfer is canceled.

How to fix this error?

The sending and the receiving site must be different. Specify a
receiving site that is not the sending site.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTST_TP043 - The receiving site must be different to the sending site "&1". ?

  The SAP error message RTST_TP043 indicates that there is an issue with the transport request where the receiving site is the same as the sending site. This typically occurs in the context of transport management, where you are trying to transport objects from one system to another, and the system is enforcing rules to prevent transport loops or incorrect configurations.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are attempting to transport a request from one system to another, but both systems are configured as the same site in the transport landscape.
  The transport route is incorrectly set up, leading to the same system being identified as both the source and destination.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transport Routes:
  
  Go to the Transport Management System (TMS) configuration.
  Verify the transport routes between the systems. Ensure that the sending and receiving systems are correctly defined and that they are not the same.
  
  
  
  Correct the Transport Request:
  
  If you are trying to transport a request to the same system, you need to change the target system to a different one.
  If you are in a development environment, ensure that you are transporting to the correct quality assurance or production system.
  
  
  
  Review System Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the transport landscape in TMS. Make sure that the logical system names are correctly assigned and that there are no misconfigurations.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Transport Request:
  
  If you are using a transport request that was created in the wrong context, create a new transport request that targets the correct receiving system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or transport management guides for detailed instructions on setting up transport routes and managing transport requests.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transport Management System (TMS): This is the tool used in SAP to manage the transport of objects between different systems in the landscape (e.g., Development, Quality Assurance, Production).
  Transport Routes: These define how transport requests are moved between systems. They can be one-way or two-way, depending on the landscape configuration.
  Transport Layer: This is a part of the TMS that defines the transport routes and the systems involved.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or refer to SAP support for further assistance.