How To Fix TK486 - Package & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 486

• Message text: Package & does not exist

What causes this issue?

An ABAP Workbench object could not be included in a Transport Organizer
request for editing.
In the process of determining the correct request type for the object,
it was found that development class &V1&, which this object is assigned
to, is not contained in table TDEVC.
Table TDEVC is a list of all packages.

System Response

Objects without a valid package cannot be managed in the Transport
Organizer. The function terminates.

How to fix this error?

Assign the object to an existing package or create the package &V1&.
Package can be edited with transaction <DS:TRAN.SM30>SM30</> (view
name: V_TDEVC).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK486 - Package & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message TK486 ("Package & does not exist") typically occurs when you are trying to access or work with a package in the SAP system that is not recognized or does not exist in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Package Name: The package name you are trying to access may be misspelled or incorrectly specified.
  Package Not Created: The package may not have been created yet in the system.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the package.
  Transport Issues: If the package is part of a transport request that has not been imported into the system, it may not be available.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the package may exist in another environment (like production) but not in your current one.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Package Name: Verify that the package name is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  Create the Package: If the package does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE21 (Package Builder).
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the package. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator.
  Import Transport Request: If the package is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport has been imported into your system.
  Check Development Environment: If you are in a development environment, confirm that the package exists in that environment. You may need to create it or transport it from another environment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE80: Object Navigator, where you can manage packages and other objects.
  SE21: Package Builder, for creating and managing packages.
  SE03: Transport Organizer, for managing transport requests.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Check if you have the necessary authorization objects related to package access, such as S_DEVELOP for development objects.
  
  
  SAP Notes: You can search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.