How To Fix SCTS_ABAP_VCS_MSG635 - Creation request failed: '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_ABAP_VCS_MSG -

• Message number: 635

• Message text: Creation request failed: '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_ABAP_VCS_MSG635 - Creation request failed: '&1' ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_ABAP_VCS_MSG635, which states "Creation request failed: '&1'", typically occurs in the context of the SAP Change and Transport System (CTS) when there is an issue with creating a transport request for an ABAP object. This error can arise due to various reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create transport requests.
  Transport Directory Issues: There may be problems with the transport directory configuration or file system permissions.
  Transport Layer Configuration: The transport layer may not be correctly configured or may be missing.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured for transport requests, or there may be inconsistencies in the transport landscape.
  Object Locking: The object you are trying to transport may be locked by another user or process.
  Transport Request Limitations: There may be limitations on the number of transport requests that can be created or processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create transport requests. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 or SUIM.
  Verify Transport Directory: Check the transport directory settings in transaction STMS. Ensure that the transport directory is correctly configured and that the file system permissions allow for writing.
  Review Transport Layer: Use transaction SE03 to check the transport layer configuration. Ensure that the transport layer is correctly set up for the development system.
  Check System Configuration: Review the system configuration in transaction STMS to ensure that the transport routes are correctly defined and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Unlock Objects: If the object is locked, you can use transaction SE03 to unlock it or check with the user who has locked it.
  Check Transport Request Limits: If there are limitations on transport requests, consult with your SAP Basis team to understand the constraints and how to address them.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE03: Transport Organizer Tools
  STMS: Transport Management System
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs (transaction SM21) and developer traces (transaction ST22) for additional information that may help diagnose the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.