How To Fix TK698 - Task &1 has the status "Release started"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 698

• Message text: Task &1 has the status "Release started"

What causes this issue?

The request &V1& was released and now has the status <LS>Release started
</>. However, the database export was either not completed or
terminated.
You cannot edit the request. The function terminates.

System Response

The function was canceled.

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:
You can release the request again.
You can reset the request to the status <LS>Modifiable</> if the export
terminated or if the request has had the status <LS>Release started</>
for longer than 36 hours.
To do this, choose <LS>Request/Task -> Display <(><<)>-> Change</> in
the request display. You are then asked whether you want to change the
status to Modifiable.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK698 - Task &1 has the status "Release started" ?

  The SAP error message TK698 indicates that a task (denoted as &1) has the status "Release started." This typically occurs in the context of transport management within SAP, where a transport request is being processed but has not yet been fully released or completed.
  Cause:
  
  Transport Request in Progress: The transport request is currently in the process of being released, which means it has not yet completed the necessary steps to be fully released to the target system.
  Locking Issues: There may be locks on the transport request or related objects that prevent it from being released.
  System Configuration: There could be configuration issues in the Transport Management System (TMS) that are causing delays or errors in the release process.
  User Permissions: The user attempting to release the transport request may not have the necessary permissions to complete the action.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transport Logs: Review the transport logs to identify any errors or warnings that may indicate why the release is stuck.
  Release the Transport Request: If you have the necessary permissions, try to manually release the transport request again using transaction code SE09 or SE10.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the transport request. If there are locks, you may need to release them or wait for the locking session to complete.
  Review TMS Configuration: Ensure that the Transport Management System is correctly configured. You can check the configuration using transaction code STMS.
  Consult Basis Team: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team to investigate further, as they can check system logs and configurations that may not be accessible to regular users.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer for managing transport requests.
  SM12: To check and manage locks in the system.
  STMS: Transport Management System for configuration and monitoring.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to transport issues for any known bugs or fixes.
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform transport operations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the TK698 error message in SAP.