How To Fix TK488 - User &1 is not involved in request &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 488

• Message text: User &1 is not involved in request &2

What causes this issue?

You have selected the request &V2& (user &V1&). However, you are not
assigned to request &V2& as a user.

System Response

You cannot use request &V2&.

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:
Choose a request that belongs to you.
Choose <LS>Own requests</> from the request screen to display a list of
all requests belonging to you, or for which you are assigned to a task.
You can select one of these requests.
Choose a request for which you are assigned to a task.
Create a task in request &V2&.
In the request overview of the Transport Organizer (Transaction
<DS:TRAN.SE09>SE09</>) you can display all requests of the user &V3&.
User &V3& is responsible for the request &V2&.
Choose <LS>Add user</> to add yourself to request &V2& as a user.
If you do not have the authorization to do this yourself, contact the
user responsible for the request, &V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK488 - User &1 is not involved in request &2 ?

  The SAP error message TK488 indicates that a user is not involved in a specific request. This typically occurs in the context of transport requests, where certain users are expected to be assigned to a transport request for it to be processed or released.
  Cause:
  The error message TK488 can arise due to several reasons:
  
  User Authorization: The user attempting to perform an action on the transport request does not have the necessary authorizations or is not listed as a participant in the transport request.
  Transport Request Configuration: The transport request may not include the user in its list of involved users, which is required for certain operations.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned in the system that allow them to interact with the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TK488 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Involvement:
  
  Go to the transport request in question and check the list of users involved. You can do this by using transaction code SE09 or SE10.
  Ensure that the user is listed as a participant in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Add User to Transport Request:
  
  If the user is not involved, you may need to add them to the transport request. This can typically be done by a user with the appropriate authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to work with transport requests. This may involve checking their roles and profiles in transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator. They can provide insights into user roles and transport request configurations.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Layer:
  
  Ensure that the transport layer is correctly configured and that the user has access to the transport layer associated with the request.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE09 (Workbench Organizer), SE10 (Customizing Organizer) are used to manage transport requests.
  User Roles: Transaction PFCG is used to manage user roles and authorizations in SAP.
  Transport Management System (TMS): Understanding how TMS works can help in managing transport requests and user involvement.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the TK488 error and implement a solution to resolve it.