How To Fix /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA266 - A source solution might have been deleted, which is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA -

• Message number: 266

• Message text: A source solution might have been deleted, which is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA266 - A source solution might have been deleted, which is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA266 indicates that a source solution has been deleted, which is not allowed in the context of SAP Solution Manager or the transport management system. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to perform a transport operation (like importing or exporting) involving a solution that has been marked for deletion or is no longer available in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Source 
  Solution: The source solution that is referenced in the transport request has been deleted or is not available in the system.
  Transport Request Issues: The transport request may be incorrectly configured or may reference a solution that has been removed.
  System Configuration: There may be inconsistencies in the system configuration or in the transport landscape.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Source 
  Solution: Verify if the source solution still exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the Solution Manager and checking the list of available solutions.
  Restore or Recreate 
  Solution: