How To Fix TA386 - No tables copied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 386

• Message text: No tables copied

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TA386 - No tables copied ?

  The SAP error message TA386 "No tables copied" typically occurs during the transport of objects in the SAP system, particularly when you are trying to transport a request that involves table data. This error indicates that there are no tables available to be copied in the transport request, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Empty Transport Request: The transport request may not contain any objects or tables to be transported.
  Incorrect Selection: The tables or objects you intended to transport may not have been selected correctly.
  Transport Layer Issues: There may be issues with the transport layer configuration that prevent the tables from being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access or transport the tables.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues or bugs in the SAP system that prevent the transport from being executed correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Transport Request: Verify that the transport request actually contains the tables or objects you want to transport. You can do this by checking the contents of the transport request in the Transport Organizer (transaction SE09 or SE10).
  
  
  Recreate the Transport Request: If the transport request is empty or incorrectly configured, you may need to recreate it and ensure that the correct objects are included.
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria used to include tables in the transport request are correct. You may need to manually add the tables if they were not included.
  
  
  Review Transport Layer Configuration: Check the transport layer settings in transaction STMS to ensure that everything is configured correctly.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Make sure that you have the necessary authorizations to transport the tables. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  
  
  Consult SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transport Organizer (SE09/SE10): Use these transactions to manage and monitor transport requests.
  Transport Management System (STMS): This transaction is used to configure and manage the transport landscape.
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control transport activities, such as S_TRANSPRT.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the "No tables copied" error in SAP.