How To Fix TG495 - *** RSPARAGENLODM_CUST_SHADOW: add customer transports to SGEN

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TG - Messages for Upgrade Repository Switch

• Message number: 495

• Message text: *** RSPARAGENLODM_CUST_SHADOW: add customer transports to SGEN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TG495 - *** RSPARAGENLODM_CUST_SHADOW: add customer transports to SGEN ?

  The SAP error message TG495, specifically related to the RSPARAGENLODM_CUST_SHADOW program, indicates that there is an issue with adding customer transports to the SGEN (SAP Generation) process. This typically occurs during the generation of ABAP programs or when trying to execute the transaction for generating objects in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customer Transports: The error often arises when the system cannot find the necessary customer transport requests that need to be included in the SGEN process.
  Authorization Issues: There may be insufficient authorizations for the user trying to execute the SGEN process.
  System Configuration: The system might not be properly configured to recognize or include customer transports.
  Transport Directory Issues: Problems with the transport directory or transport management system can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  Ensure that the relevant customer transport requests are available and correctly released in the transport management system (TMS).
  Use transaction SE09 or SE10 to check the status of transport requests.
  
  
  
  Run SGEN with Correct Parameters:
  
  Execute the SGEN transaction (SE38 or SA38) with the appropriate parameters to include customer transports.
  Make sure to select the correct options for the generation process.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the SGEN process. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to the SGEN process. Ensure that the system is set up to recognize and include customer transports.
  
  
  
  Transport Directory:
  
  Ensure that the transport directory is correctly configured and accessible. You may need to check the transport directory settings in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE09 / SE10: Transport Organizer
  SE38 / SA38: ABAP Editor for executing programs
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for specific SAP Notes related to error TG495 or SGEN issues in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on SGEN and transport management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TG495 error and successfully add customer transports to the SGEN process.