How To Fix TA004 - No client-specific tables or transportable tables found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TA - Extended table maintenance (eval., Customizing, client copy)

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No client-specific tables or transportable tables found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TA004 - No client-specific tables or transportable tables found ?

  The SAP error message TA004 ("No client-specific tables or transportable tables found") typically occurs during transport operations, particularly when you are trying to transport objects between different SAP systems or clients. This error indicates that the system could not find any client-specific or transportable tables in the transport request you are trying to process.
  Causes:
  
  Empty Transport Request: The transport request may not contain any objects that are eligible for transport, such as client-specific tables or other transportable objects.
  Incorrect Transport Layer: The transport layer may not be set up correctly, or the objects you are trying to transport do not belong to the correct transport layer.
  Missing Authorization: The user performing the transport may not have the necessary authorizations to access the client-specific tables or to perform the transport.
  Transport Directory Issues: There may be issues with the transport directory or the transport management system configuration.
  Incorrect Client: The transport request may be created in a client that does not have the necessary objects.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Transport Request: Verify that the transport request contains the necessary objects. You can do this by checking the contents of the transport request in transaction SE09 or SE10.
  Review Transport Layer: Ensure that the transport layer is correctly configured and that the objects belong to the appropriate transport layer.
  Authorization Check: Make sure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transport. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  Recreate Transport Request: If the transport request is empty or incorrectly configured, consider recreating it and adding the necessary objects.
  Check Transport Directory: Ensure that the transport directory is correctly set up and that there are no issues with the transport management system. You can check the transport directory settings in transaction STMS.
  Client-Specific Tables: If you are trying to transport client-specific tables, ensure that they are properly defined and that you are in the correct client.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer
  STMS: Transport Management System
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to transport errors. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on transport management and client-specific objects for more detailed guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.