How To Fix SOTR_MESS036 - Please specify a concept.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOTR_MESS - Messages in and for the Online Text Repository

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Please specify a concept.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOTR_MESS036 - Please specify a concept. ?

  The SAP error message SOTR_MESS036 typically relates to issues with the SAP Solution Manager or the SAP Transport Management System (TMS). This error can occur in various contexts, often indicating a problem with the transport of objects or the configuration of the system landscape.
  Cause:
  The specific cause of the SOTR_MESS036 error can vary, but common reasons include:
  
  Transport Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the transport routes or the transport layer.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transport operation.
  Object Locking: The objects being transported may be locked by another user or process.
  Inconsistent System State: The source and target systems may not be in sync, leading to inconsistencies in the transport process.
  Incorrect Transport Request: The transport request may not contain the correct objects or may be incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SOTR_MESS036 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Transport Configuration:
  
  Verify the transport routes and layers in the Transport Management System (TMS) configuration.
  Ensure that the transport landscape is correctly set up and that the systems are properly connected.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user authorizations for the user attempting the transport. Ensure they have the necessary roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Unlock Objects:
  
  If the objects are locked, identify the user or process that has locked them and resolve the locking issue. You can use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks.
  
  
  
  System Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the source and target systems are consistent. You may need to perform a consistency check or transport the necessary objects to align the systems.
  
  
  
  Validate Transport Request:
  
  Review the transport request to ensure it contains all the necessary objects and is correctly configured. You can use transaction code SE09 or SE10 to check the transport requests.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the transport logs for any additional error messages or warnings that can provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE09 (Transport Organizer), SE10 (Transport Organizer - Overview), and STMS (Transport Management System).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to transport management and the Solution Manager for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.