How To Fix TO074 - The target server for the background release cannot be accessed

TO074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TO - Transport Organizer and Tools

• Message number: 074

• Message text: The target server for the background release cannot be accessed

What causes this issue?

You want to release a request in the background. You want to use the
server &V1&, however this server cannot be accessed.

System Response

The release is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Contact the system administration and ask them to do the following:
In the transaction SAP Server (<DS:TRAN.SM51>SM51</>) check whether a
batch service is entered on a server.
Call the Transport Organizer (<DS:TRAN.SE03>SE03</>) tools.
Start the function <LS>Administration</> -> <LS>Global Customizing
Transport Organizer</>.
Enter a valid server for the background release.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 TO074 - The target server for the background release cannot be accessed ?

  The SAP error message TO074 indicates that the target server for a background job release cannot be accessed. This typically occurs in the context of background processing in SAP, where jobs are scheduled to run without user interaction.
  Causes of Error TO074
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the application server and the target server where the background job is supposed to run.
  
  
  Server Configuration: The target server may not be properly configured or may be down. This could include issues with the server being inactive or not registered in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or the system may not have the necessary authorizations to access the target server.
  
  
  System Load: The target server may be overloaded or busy, preventing it from accepting new background jobs.
  
  
  Transport Layer Issues: If the job is trying to access a transport layer that is not available or incorrectly configured, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solutions to Error