How To Fix /SMB/MD_AS_CUST022 - Transport request &1 for ID &2 not released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/MD_AS_CUST -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Transport request &1 for ID &2 not released

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/MD_AS_CUST022 - Transport request &1 for ID &2 not released ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/MD_AS_CUST022 indicates that a transport request for a specific ID has not been released. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's transport management system, particularly when dealing with configuration or customization changes that need to be transported from one system to another (e.g., from a development system to a quality assurance or production system).
  Cause:
  
  Transport Request Not Released: The most common cause of this error is that the transport request associated with the changes has not been released. In SAP, transport requests must be released before they can be imported into another system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to release the transport request.
  Incomplete Configuration: The transport request may contain incomplete or invalid objects that prevent it from being released.
  System Lock: The transport request might be locked by another user or process, preventing its release.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the Transport Request:
  
  Go to the Transport Organizer (transaction code SE09 or SE10).
  Find the transport request with the ID mentioned in the error message.
  Check the status of the transport request. If it is not released, select it and click on the "Release" button.
  Ensure that all objects within the transport request are valid and complete.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to release transport requests. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Request Contents:
  
  Open the transport request and review the objects included. Make sure there are no errors or incomplete objects that could prevent the release.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  If the transport request is locked, check with your colleagues or system administrators to see if someone else is currently working on it. You may need to wait until the lock is released.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the transport logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about why the transport request cannot be released.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transport Management System (TMS): Understand how the TMS works in SAP, including the process of creating, releasing, and importing transport requests.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to transport requests and the error message in question.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on transport requests and the transport management process for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.