How To Fix /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA015 - Content selection only possible in dialog mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Content selection only possible in dialog mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA015 - Content selection only possible in dialog mode ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA015 Content selection only possible in dialog mode typically occurs in the context of the SAP Solution Manager or during transport management processes. This error indicates that the content selection for a transport request is being attempted in a mode that does not support it, such as background processing or batch mode.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the content selection process is being executed in a non-dialog mode. Content selection requires user interaction to choose the objects to be transported, which is not possible in background processing. This can happen if:
  
  The transport request is being processed in a background job.
  The user is trying to execute a transaction that requires dialog interaction but is running it in a non-dialog mode.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Switch to Dialog Mode: Ensure that you are executing the transaction in dialog mode. If you are running a background job, switch to executing the transaction directly in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  Check Job Configuration: If you are using a job to execute the transport, check the job configuration to ensure that it is set to run in dialog mode if possible.
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction: Make sure you are using the correct transaction code that allows for content selection. For example, using transaction SE09 or SE10 for transport requests should be done in dialog mode.
  
  
  Review User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform content selection. Lack of proper authorizations can sometimes lead to unexpected behavior.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: If the issue persists, check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that might address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for transport management and content selection processes for more detailed guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  SAP Support: If the problem cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the transport processes are executed in dialog mode and following the above recommendations, you should be able to resolve the error message /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA015.