How To Fix /SMB/HELPER018 - CTS Request could not be created in set_target_system_()

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/HELPER -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: CTS Request could not be created in set_target_system_()

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/HELPER018 - CTS Request could not be created in set_target_system_() ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/HELPER018 CTS Request could not be created in set_target_system_() typically occurs in the context of the Change and Transport System (CTS) when there is an issue with creating a transport request for a specific target system. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create transport requests in the target system.
  Incorrect Target System Configuration: The target system may not be correctly configured in the transport landscape.
  Transport Directory Issues: There may be issues with the transport directory or the transport management system (TMS) configuration.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems between the source and target systems.
  Transport Layer Issues: The transport layer may not be correctly defined or may be inactive.
  System Lock: The target system might be locked for transport requests due to maintenance or other reasons.
  
  Solutions:
  
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