How To Fix TA137 - Transport program tp could not be started (RC=&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Transport program tp could not be started (RC=&)

What causes this issue?

Transport program tp could not be started.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Start the transport program tp as described in the online description.
cd /usr/sap/trans/bin
./tp pf=TPPARAM export <commfile-name> client<source-client> U1
<commfile-name> is the name of the request specified in the log
<source-client> of the client from which the copy was made.
Example:
./tp pf=TPPARAM export C11KT00012 client005 U1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TA137 - Transport program tp could not be started (RC=&) ?

  The SAP error message TA137 indicates that the transport program tp could not be started, and the return code (RC) is provided in the message. This error can occur due to various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Path: The transport program tp may not be found in the specified path. This can happen if the environment variables are not set correctly or if the transport directory is not configured properly.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transport command may not have the necessary authorizations to run the tp program.
  
  
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the transport directory configuration in the SAP system, or the transport directory may not be accessible.
  
  
  Network Issues: If the transport is being executed on a remote system, network issues could prevent the tp program from starting.
  
  
  File System Issues: The file system where the transport directory resides may be full or have permission issues.
  
  
  Incorrect Transport Directory: The transport directory may not be correctly defined in the transport configuration.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Path and Environment Variables:
  
  Ensure that the path to the tp program is correctly set in the environment variables. You can check the TP environment variable in the operating system.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the transport commands. You may need to check the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Directory Configuration:
  
  Verify the transport directory configuration in the SAP system. You can check the transport configuration using transaction STMS and ensure that the transport directory is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  If the transport is being executed on a remote system, ensure that there are no network issues preventing access to the remote system.
  
  
  
  Check File System:
  
  Ensure that the file system where the transport directory is located is not full and that the necessary permissions are set for the user executing the command.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the transport logs for more detailed error messages. You can find logs in the transport directory under the log subdirectory.
  
  
  
  Restart Transport Directory:
  
  Sometimes, restarting the transport directory or the SAP system can resolve temporary issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction STMS: This transaction is used for managing transports in SAP. You can use it to check the status of transport requests and the transport directory configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the tp program or transport errors.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.