How To Fix STC_TM163 - Provide a customizing request for variant recording

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_TM - Task List Manager Messages

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Provide a customizing request for variant recording

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_TM163 - Provide a customizing request for variant recording ?

  The SAP error message STC_TM163, which states "Provide a customizing request for variant recording," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a variant recording in the SAP system, but the system requires a customizing request to be associated with the changes.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system needs a transport request (customizing request) to track changes made during the variant recording process. This is a standard requirement in SAP to ensure that any changes can be transported between different environments (e.g., from development to production).
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to create a customizing request before you start the variant recording. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Create a Customizing Request:
  
  Go to transaction code SE09 or SE10 (Transport Organizer).
  Click on "Create" to create a new transport request.
  Fill in the necessary details (e.g., short description) and save the request.
  
  
  
  Use the Customizing Request in Variant Recording:
  
  After creating the transport request, go to the transaction where you want to perform the variant recording.
  Start the variant recording process (usually through transaction SHDB).
  When prompted, select the customizing request you just created.
  
  
  
  Complete the Variant Recording:
  
  Proceed with the steps to record your variant as usual.
  Once you finish recording, ensure that the changes are saved under the transport request.
  
  
  
  Release the Transport Request (if necessary):
  
  If you need to transport the changes to another environment, you may need to release the transport request using transaction SE09 or SE10.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SHDB: Transaction for recording variants.
  SE09 / SE10: Transport Organizer for managing transport requests.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create and manage transport requests.
  Document the purpose of the variant recording and any associated changes for future reference.
  
  
  
  Further Troubleshooting:
  
  If you continue to encounter issues, check your user authorizations and ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create transport requests.
  Consult with your SAP Basis team if there are any system-specific configurations that might be affecting the transport request creation.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the STC_TM163 error and successfully create a variant recording in SAP.