How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG899 - Error while merging &1&2 in layer &3: missing DOCM_NODE_ID in &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 899

• Message text: Error while merging &1&2 in layer &3: missing DOCM_NODE_ID in &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG899 - Error while merging &1&2 in layer &3: missing DOCM_NODE_ID in &4 ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG899 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Change Request Management (ChaRM) or Transport Management System (TMS) when there is an issue with merging transport requests or change documents. The specific error message indicates that there is a missing DOCM_NODE_ID in a particular layer, which is essential for the merging process.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Data: The error suggests that the system is unable to find the DOCM_NODE_ID for the specified layer. This could be due to:
  
  Incomplete or corrupted transport requests.
  Issues with the change documents that are supposed to be merged.
  Problems in the underlying database or data inconsistency.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the ChaRM or TMS settings that prevent the system from correctly identifying the necessary nodes for merging.
  
  
  Transport Layer Issues: The transport layer might not be properly set up or might be missing necessary entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: Review the transport requests involved in the merge operation. Ensure that they are complete and not corrupted. You can do this by:
  
  Checking the logs for any errors during the transport request creation or release.
  Validating the transport request in transaction SE09 or SE10.
  
  
  
  Verify Change Documents: Ensure that the change documents associated with the transport requests are correctly configured and contain all necessary data. You can check this in the Change Request Management workbench.
  
  
  Database Consistency: Run consistency checks on the database to ensure that there are no missing entries or inconsistencies. This may involve using transaction codes like SE14 for database utility.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for ChaRM and TMS to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This includes checking the transport routes and layers.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  Consult SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the context in which it occurs and any relevant logs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE09, SE10, CRMD_ORDER, and STMS for managing transport requests and change documents.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Change Request Management and Transport Management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.