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Message type: E = Error
Message class: /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA -
Message number: 238
Message text: Messages from the Activation Request Handler
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The SAP error message
/SMB/TRANSP_INFRA238
typically relates to issues encountered during the activation of transport requests in the SAP system. This error is part of the transport management system (TMS) and can occur for various reasons, often indicating problems with the transport infrastructure or the request itself.Cause:
- Transport Request Issues: The transport request may be incomplete, corrupted, or not properly released.
- Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the activation.
- System Configuration: There may be misconfigurations in the transport landscape or TMS settings.
- Dependencies: The transport request may depend on other requests that have not been imported or activated yet.
- Lock Issues: There may be locks on objects that are preventing the activation from proceeding.
Solution:
- Check Transport Request: Verify that the transport request is complete and properly released. You can do this using transaction
SE09
orSE10
.- Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the activation has the necessary authorizations. Check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
- Check TMS Configuration: Review the transport management system configuration to ensure that all systems are correctly defined and connected.
- Check Dependencies: Make sure that all dependent transport requests have been imported and activated. You can check the dependencies in the transport request details.
- Release Locks: If there are locks on objects, you may need to release them. You can use transaction
SM12
to check for and delete any unnecessary locks.- Check Logs: Review the transport logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context on the issue. You can find logs in transaction
ST22
orSLG1
.Related Information:
/SMB/TRANSP_INFRA238
.If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
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