How To Fix ST386 - The table of valid entries for releases has not been maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ST - Terminology Database

• Message number: 386

• Message text: The table of valid entries for releases has not been maintained

What causes this issue?

The table of possible entries for valid releases has not been
maintained.

System Response

Terminology maintenance is not possible.

Procedure for System Administrators

Ask the SAPterm administrator to make the necessary settings.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ST386 - The table of valid entries for releases has not been maintained ?

  The SAP error message ST386 indicates that the table of valid entries for releases has not been maintained. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's transport management system (TMS) or when dealing with transport requests and releases.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The table that holds valid entries for transport releases (such as the transport layer or transport routes) has not been properly configured or maintained.
  Transport Layer Issues: The transport layer may not be defined correctly, or the transport routes may not be set up properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the transport configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ST386 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Transport Layer Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools).
  Navigate to the "Transport Routes" section and check if the transport layer is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the transport routes are set up properly between the systems (Development, Quality, Production).
  
  
  
  Maintain Valid Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SE03 or STMS to access the transport management system.
  Check the configuration for valid entries for releases. You may need to maintain or update the entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to perform transport-related activities. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to transport management and the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  STMS: Transport Management System
  SE03: Transport Organizer Tools
  SE10: Transport Organizer
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transport Management: Familiarize yourself with the transport management process in SAP, including how to configure transport layers, routes, and requests.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ST386 error in your SAP system.