How To Fix TN885 - Table version "&1" does not match status "&2" in MTSHCONTAINER

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 885

• Message text: Table version "&1" does not match status "&2" in MTSHCONTAINER

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TN885 - Table version "&1" does not match status "&2" in MTSHCONTAINER ?

  The SAP error message TN885 indicates that there is a mismatch between the table version and its status in the MTSHCONTAINER. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's transport management system or when dealing with transport requests and their associated objects.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Version Mismatch: The version of the table in the transport request does not match the expected version in the system.
  Transport Request Issues: The transport request may not have been properly released or imported, leading to inconsistencies.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent the correct version of the table from being recognized.
  Development and Production Environment Discrepancies: If changes were made in the development environment but not properly transported to the production environment, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TN885 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Transport Request:
  
  Ensure that the transport request containing the changes has been properly released and imported into the target system.
  Use transaction SE09 or SE10 to check the status of the transport requests.
  
  
  
  Verify Table Version:
  
  Check the version of the table in the MTSHCONTAINER and compare it with the expected version.
  You can use transaction SE11 to view the table definition and its version.
  
  
  
  Re-import Transport:
  
  If the transport request is not correctly imported, try re-importing it. Make sure to do this in a controlled manner, especially in production environments.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the database to ensure that all objects are in sync. You can use transaction DB02 to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check for Manual Changes:
  
  If manual changes were made to the table or its structure, ensure that these changes are consistent with the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE09, SE10, SE11, and DB02.
  Transport Management System (TMS): Understanding how TMS works can help in troubleshooting transport-related issues.
  SAP Notes: Regularly check for updates and notes related to transport issues and error messages in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the TN885 error effectively.