How To Fix TK186 - & & new owner, changed by &, previously &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 186

• Message text: & & new owner, changed by &, previously &

What causes this issue?

The name of the owner of this request/task was changed from &V4& to &V2&
.
Only the user defined as the owner has the authorization to modify the
content of the request/task.

System Response

The owner was changed correctly.

How to fix this error?

You can modify the content of unreleased requests/tasks only:
Contact the owner of the request/task to discuss the changes.
Move the request/task to your user name. To do this, go to the request
overview. Position the cursor on the request/task you want to move, and
choose Change Owner...
You can now make your changes to the request/task.
Once you have completed your changes, change the request/task back to
its original owner.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK186 - & & new owner, changed by &, previously & ?

  The SAP error message TK186 typically indicates an issue related to the ownership of a transport request. The message reads: "New owner, changed by , previously ." This error occurs when there is a change in the ownership of a transport request, and the system is notifying you of this change.
  Cause:
  
  Ownership Change: The transport request has been reassigned to a different user. This can happen during the transport process when a user with the necessary authorizations changes the owner of the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user trying to access or modify the transport request may not have the necessary authorizations to do so, especially if the request was transferred to another user.
  Transport Management: The transport management system may have rules or configurations that restrict certain actions based on the owner of the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to access or modify the transport request has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Reassign Ownership: If the transport request needs to be accessed by a specific user, the current owner can reassign it back to the original user or to the appropriate user who needs to work on it.
  Review Transport Logs: Check the transport logs for any additional information or errors that may provide context for the ownership change.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to transport management for any specific configurations or settings that may be affecting ownership changes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transport Requests: Understand how transport requests work in SAP, including the roles of developers, basis administrators, and transport management.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Familiarize yourself with the roles and authorizations in your SAP system, as they play a crucial role in managing transport requests.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.