How To Fix SOTR_MESS050 - Check for alias names is currently not possible

SOTR_MESS050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Check for alias names is currently not possible

What causes this issue?

The alias name cannot currently be checked for uniqueness.
To guarantee the uniqueness of the alias name for different systems,
all alias names from all systems are stored in a central table in a
specific system.
This system is currently not available.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The concept is saved without an alias name.

How to fix this error?

Try to assign an alias name to the concept again at a later time.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SOTR_MESS050 - Details

• The SAP error message SOTR_MESS050 ("Check for alias names is currently not possible") typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an issue related to the alias names in the SAP Transport Management System (TMS) or when dealing with transport requests.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Configuration: The error may arise if the system is not properly configured to handle alias names, which are used to reference objects in a more user-friendly manner.
  Transport Directory Issues: Problems with the transport directory or transport routes can lead to this error, especially if the system cannot access the necessary transport files.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user trying to perform the action can also trigger this error.
  System or Network Issues: Temporary system or network issues may prevent the system from accessing the required data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the transport system is correctly configured. This includes checking the transport routes and