How To Fix /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA046 - Beginn Job: Last attempt = &1; retry nr. = &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Beginn Job: Last attempt = &1; retry nr. = &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA046 - Beginn Job: Last attempt = &1; retry nr. = &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA046 Beginn Job: Last attempt = &1; retry nr. = &2 typically relates to issues in the transport management system (TMS) within SAP. This message indicates that a job related to transport requests is being retried due to a previous failure.
  Cause:
  
  
  Transport Request Issues: The transport request may have failed due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Missing objects or dependencies.
  Authorization issues.
  Network problems or connectivity issues with the transport directory.
  Incorrect configuration of the transport landscape.
  
  
  
  Job Scheduling Problems: The job that is supposed to process the transport request may not be scheduled correctly or may have encountered an error during execution.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be misconfigurations in the transport routes or the transport directory.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transport Logs: Review the transport logs to identify the specific error that caused the transport request to fail. You can do this by using transaction ST22 for dumps or SM21 for system logs.
  
  
  Verify Transport Request: Ensure that the transport request is complete and that all necessary objects are included. You can check this in transaction SE09 or SE10.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the transport has the necessary authorizations to perform the transport.
  
  
  Network and Connectivity: Verify that there are no network issues affecting the transport directory. Ensure that the transport directory is accessible from the system.
  
  
  Job Monitoring: Use transaction SM37 to monitor the job status. Check if the job is still running or if it has failed. If it has failed, review the job log for more details.
  
  
  Re-schedule the Job: If the job has failed, you may need to re-schedule it manually. You can do this in transaction SM36 to create a new job or SM37 to restart a failed job.
  
  
  Transport Configuration: Review the transport configuration in transaction STMS to ensure that the transport routes and settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE09 / SE10: Transport Organizer
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  SM21: System Log
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  STMS: Transport Management System
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Always check for the latest SAP Notes related to transport issues, as they may provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on transport management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.