How To Fix /SMB/Q2P028 - Failed to change user of transport &1 to &2

/SMB/Q2P028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/Q2P -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Failed to change user of transport &1 to &2

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/SMB/Q2P028 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/Q2P028 Failed to change user of transport &1 to &2 typically occurs in the context of transport management within the SAP system. This error indicates that there was an issue when trying to change the owner (user) of a transport request.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to change the transport request may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Transport Request Status: The transport request may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., released or closed).
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the transport management system that prevent changes to the transport request.
  Transport Directory Issues: Problems with the transport directory or file system permissions can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to change the transport request. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or SU53.
  Check Transport Request