How To Fix TA187 - The profile could not be included in the transport request

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 187

• Message text: The profile could not be included in the transport request

What causes this issue?

The profile could not be included in the transport request.

How to fix this error?

Check the transport request attributes.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TA187 - The profile could not be included in the transport request ?

  The SAP error message TA187, which states "The profile could not be included in the transport request," typically occurs when there is an issue with including a profile (such as a user profile or authorization profile) in a transport request. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Transport Request Issues: The transport request may be locked, or there may be issues with the transport directory.
  Authorization Problems: The user attempting to include the profile may not have the necessary authorizations to do so.
  Profile Not Found: The profile you are trying to include may not exist or may have been deleted.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the transport management system (TMS).
  Profile Type: Certain types of profiles may not be transportable.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Transport Request Status:
  
  Ensure that the transport request is not locked. You can check this in transaction SE09 or SE10.
  If it is locked, you may need to unlock it or create a new transport request.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to include profiles in transport requests. Check the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Confirm Profile Existence:
  
  Verify that the profile you are trying to include actually exists in the system. You can check this in transaction SU01 (for user profiles) or PFCG (for authorization profiles).
  
  
  
  Check TMS Configuration:
  
  Review the transport management system configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly. You can do this in transaction STMS.
  
  
  
  Profile Type:
  
  If the profile type is not transportable, consider whether you can create a transportable version of the profile or if you need to manually replicate the profile in the target system.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like SU01 (for user profiles) or PFCG (for authorization profiles) to manage profiles directly and check for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to TA187 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Transport Management System (TMS): Familiarize yourself with TMS and its configuration, as it plays a crucial role in managing transport requests.
  Authorization Management: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP can help prevent issues related to user permissions.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or consulting SAP support for further assistance.