How To Fix ST671 - Target component is unknown

ST671 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ST - Terminology Database

• Message number: 671

• Message text: Target component is unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ST671 - Target component is unknown ?

  The SAP error message ST671, which states "Target component is unknown," typically occurs in the context of SAP's transport management system (TMS) or during the execution of certain transactions that involve system components or transport requests. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify the target component for a transport request or operation.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The target system or component may not be properly configured in the Transport Management System (TMS).
  Transport Directory Issues: There may be issues with the transport directory or the transport routes defined in TMS.
  Incorrect Transport Request: The transport request may be incorrectly defined or may reference a component that does not exist in the target system.
  System Landscape Changes: Changes in the system landscape, such as adding or removing systems, can lead to inconsistencies in the TMS configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transport may not have the necessary authorizations to access the target