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Message type: E = Error
Message class: TN - Support Package Manager (SPAM) Messages
Message number: 259
Message text: Prerequisite &1 must be met
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TN259
- Prerequisite &1 must be met ?The SAP error message TN259, which states "Prerequisite &1 must be met," typically occurs in the context of transport management or when dealing with transport requests in SAP. This error indicates that a certain prerequisite condition (denoted by &1) has not been satisfied, preventing the transport request from being processed.
Causes:
- Missing Dependencies: The transport request may depend on other transport requests that have not been released or imported yet.
- Incorrect Sequence: The transport requests may not be in the correct sequence, meaning that a prerequisite transport must be imported before the current one.
- Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the transport management system that are not correctly set up.
- Transport Layer Issues: The transport layer may not be correctly defined or may not match the system landscape.
Solutions:
- Check Dependencies: Review the transport request to identify any dependencies. Ensure that all prerequisite transport requests have been released and imported into the target system.
- Import Sequence: Verify the sequence of transport requests. If a prerequisite transport request is pending, import it first before attempting to import the current request.
- Review Transport Management Configuration: Check the configuration of the transport management system to ensure that all settings are correct and that the transport routes are properly defined.
- Consult Transport Logs: Look at the transport logs for more detailed information about the error. This can provide insights into what specific prerequisite is not being met.
- Contact Basis Team: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or administrator, as they can provide deeper insights and access to system settings.
Related Information:
SE01
, SE09
, or SE10
to manage transport requests and check their status.By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the TN259 error in your SAP system.
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