How To Fix S#279 - Problem occurred when calling transport module &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Problem occurred when calling transport module &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#279 - Problem occurred when calling transport module & ?

  The SAP error message S#279, which states "Problem occurred when calling transport module &," typically indicates an issue with the transport system in SAP. This error can arise during various operations, such as when trying to transport objects between different SAP systems (e.g., from development to quality assurance or production).
  Causes:
  
  Transport Directory Issues: Problems with the transport directory (e.g., missing or corrupted files).
  Authorization Issues: Insufficient authorizations for the user trying to perform the transport.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems between the SAP systems involved in the transport.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration of the transport landscape or transport routes.
  Transport Request Issues: The transport request may be incomplete or not properly released.
  System Lock: The target system may be locked or in a state that prevents transport operations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Transport Directory: Verify that the transport directory is correctly set up and that all necessary files are present. You can check the transport directory settings in transaction SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools).
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform transport operations. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  Network Connectivity: Test the network connection between the source and target systems. Ensure that both systems can communicate without issues.
  
  
  Transport Configuration: Review the transport configuration in transaction STMS (Transport Management System) to ensure that the transport routes are correctly defined.
  
  
  Check Transport Request: Make sure that the transport request is properly released and contains all necessary objects. You can check this in transaction SE09 or SE10.
  
  
  System Status: Check the status of the target system to ensure it is not locked or undergoing maintenance. You can do this in transaction SM51 to see the status of application servers.
  
  
  Review Logs: Check the transport logs for more detailed error messages. You can find logs in transaction STMS under the transport logs section.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE03: Transport Organizer Tools
  STMS: Transport Management System
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SM51: List of SAP Servers
  
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message S#279.