How To Fix STMS_BS_PLUGIN005 - Cannot query capabilities in system &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STMS_BS_PLUGIN - cCTS Bootstrapper: Bootstrapper Message Class

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Cannot query capabilities in system &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STMS_BS_PLUGIN005 - Cannot query capabilities in system &1 ?

  The SAP error message STMS_BS_PLUGIN005 indicates that the system is unable to query the capabilities of a specific system (denoted by &1). This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Transport Management System (TMS) when there are issues with the configuration or connectivity between systems in a transport domain.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the systems involved in the transport domain.
  Configuration Issues: The TMS configuration might be incorrect or incomplete. This includes issues with the transport domain controller or the system's configuration in TMS.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account used to perform the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to query the system capabilities.
  System Status: The target system may be down, not responding, or in a state that prevents it from being queried (e.g., in maintenance mode).
  Transport Directory Issues: Problems with the transport directory or transport routes can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there is proper network connectivity between the systems. You can use tools like ping or telnet to verify connectivity.
  Review TMS Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction STMS and check the configuration of the transport domain.
  Ensure that the system in question is correctly configured and is part of the transport domain.
  Check the transport routes and ensure they are correctly set up.
  
  
  Check System Status: Verify that the target system is up and running. You can check the system status in the SAP system or through the SAP Management Console.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to perform transport operations. You may need to check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  Transport Directory: Check the transport directory for any inconsistencies or issues. You can also try to refresh the transport directory.
  Restart TMS: Sometimes, restarting the Transport Management System can resolve transient issues. You can do this by going to transaction STMS and using the appropriate options to restart.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  STMS: Transport Management System
  ST22: Dump analysis (to check for any related dumps)
  SM21: System log (to check for any related errors in the system log)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps. You can search for notes related to TMS and transport issues in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help documentation for Transport Management System for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.