How To Fix TK895 - Transport workflow is active; could not release request &1

TK895 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 895

• Message text: Transport workflow is active; could not release request &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK895 - Transport workflow is active; could not release request &1 ?

  The SAP error message TK895 indicates that a transport request cannot be released because a transport workflow is currently active. This typically occurs in environments where transport management is configured to use a workflow for approvals before transport requests can be released.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Active Transport Workflow: A transport request is currently in a workflow state, meaning it requires approval or is being processed by the workflow system.
  Pending Approvals: There may be pending approvals for the transport request that need to be addressed before the request can be released.
  
  Configuration Issues: The transport management system may be misconfigured, leading to unexpected behavior.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TK895 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Status:
  
  Go to transaction SE01 (Transport Organizer) or SE09 (Workbench Organizer).
  Look for the transport request that is causing the issue.
  Check the status of the transport request to see if it is in a workflow