How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM488 - Planning object structure '&1' cannot be changed due to transport

/SAPAPO/TSM488 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 488

• Message text: Planning object structure '&1' cannot be changed due to transport

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM488 - Planning object structure '&1' cannot be changed due to transport ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM488 indicates that a planning object structure (POS) cannot be changed because it is currently locked due to a transport request. This typically occurs in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module when changes are attempted on a planning object structure that is part of a transport request that has not yet been released or is in the process of being transported.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transport Lock: The planning object structure is locked because it is included in a transport request that is either not yet released or is currently being transported to another system.
  Development Environment: Changes are being attempted in a development environment while the object is still in a transport request.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent changes to certain objects while they are in a transport request to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transport Request: Verify the status of the transport request that includes the planning