How To Fix SWDP_CONFIGURATION108 - Object cannot be handled without a transport

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWDP_CONFIGURATION -

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Object cannot be handled without a transport

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWDP_CONFIGURATION108 - Object cannot be handled without a transport ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_CONFIGURATION108 indicates that an object cannot be handled without a transport. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Web Dynpro or when working with transport requests in the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Transport Request Missing: The object you are trying to modify or work with is not included in a transport request. In SAP, changes to objects (like Web Dynpro components) need to be captured in a transport request to be moved between different environments (e.g., from development to quality assurance).
  Local Object: The object might be a local object (e.g., an object created in the local development environment without being assigned to a transport request).
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify transport requests.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Transport Request:
  
  If you are working on a development object, ensure that you create a transport request and assign the object to it. You can do this by:
  
  Going to the object in the SAP GUI.
  Selecting the option to create or modify the object.
  When prompted, create a new transport request or assign it to an existing one.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Object Status:
  
  Verify if the object is marked as a local object (with a prefix ‘$TMP’). If it is, you will need to create a transport request and reassign the object to it.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create and manage transport requests. You may need to contact your SAP Basis administrator if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SE09/SE10:
  
  Use transaction codes SE09 or SE10 to manage transport requests. You can check if your object is included in a transport request or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Object:
  
  If the object is not critical and can be recreated, consider deleting the local object and recreating it while ensuring it is assigned to a transport request from the start.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transport Management System (TMS): Understanding how the TMS works in SAP can help you manage transports effectively. Familiarize yourself with the transport landscape and the process of moving objects between different systems.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to transport issues or specific error messages for additional guidance or patches that may resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Web Dynpro and transport management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SWDP_CONFIGURATION108 error and manage your SAP objects effectively.