How To Fix TN437 - Import requests in the TMS import queue before the OCS queue

TN437 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TN - Support Package Manager (SPAM) Messages

• Message number: 437

• Message text: Import requests in the TMS import queue before the OCS queue

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TN437 - Import requests in the TMS import queue before the OCS queue ?

  The SAP error message TN437 indicates that there are import requests in the Transport Management System (TMS) import queue that need to be processed before the Online Correction Support (OCS) queue. This situation typically arises when there are pending transport requests that must be imported into the target system before the OCS requests can be processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Pending Transport Requests: There are transport requests in the import queue that have not yet been processed. The TMS requires that these requests be imported in the correct order.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prioritize certain types of requests, and OCS requests cannot be processed until the standard transport requests are completed.
  Transport Layer Issues: There may be issues with the transport layer or the transport routes that prevent the import of requests.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Import Queue:
  
  Go to the TMS transaction (usually STMS).
  Navigate to the import queue of the target system.
  Identify any pending transport requests