How To Fix /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES561 - Process terminated: Transport was not started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 561

• Message text: Process terminated: Transport was not started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES561 - Process terminated: Transport was not started ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES561 Process terminated: Transport was not started typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the transport process. This error indicates that a transport request was not initiated or could not be completed successfully.
  Causes:
  
  Transport Configuration Issues: The transport management system (TMS) may not be configured correctly, leading to failures in starting the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transport may not have the necessary authorizations to start the transport.
  System Lock: The system may be locked or in a state that prevents the transport from being initiated.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems between the source and target systems can prevent the transport from starting.
  Transport Request Issues: The transport request itself may be incomplete or corrupted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Transport Configuration:
  
  Verify that the TMS is correctly configured. You can do this by checking the TMS configuration in transaction STMS.
  Ensure that the transport routes are correctly defined and that the systems are properly connected.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform transport operations. Check the user roles and profiles in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Check System Status:
  
  Ensure that the system is not in a locked state. You can check the system status in transaction SM51 or SM12 for any locks.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Verify that there are no network issues between the source and target systems. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to check connectivity.
  
  
  
  Inspect Transport Request:
  
  Check the transport request for completeness. You can do this in transaction SE09 or SE10. Ensure that all objects are included and that there are no errors in the request.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the transport logs for any additional error messages that may provide more context. You can find logs in transaction STMS under the transport logs section.
  
  
  
  Restart Transport Process:
  
  If the transport process was interrupted, try to restart it. You can do this in transaction SE09 or SE10 by selecting the transport request and choosing the appropriate action.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for transport management and APO for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.