How To Fix TO088 - Request &2 has the invalid attribute &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TO - Transport Organizer and Tools

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Request &2 has the invalid attribute &1

What causes this issue?

The request &V2& has the invalid attribute &V1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Remove the attribute from the request. To do this, proceed as follows:
Go to the request overview of the Transport Organizer.
Position the cursor on the request.
Choose <LS>Request/Task</> -> <LS>Display/Change</>.
The dialog box <LS>Display request</> appears.
Choose <LS>Attributes</>.
The attributes display appears.
Delete the attribute &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TO088 - Request &2 has the invalid attribute &1 ?

  The SAP error message TO088, which states "Request &2 has the invalid attribute &1," typically occurs in the context of transport requests in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the attributes of a transport request, which can prevent the request from being processed correctly.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Invalid Attributes: The transport request may have attributes that are not valid or not recognized by the system. This could be due to a misconfiguration or corruption of the transport request.
  
  
  Transport Layer Issues: There may be issues with the transport layer configuration, such as incorrect settings in the transport directory or problems with the transport management system.
  
  
  Version Mismatch: If the transport request was created in a different version of SAP or if there are inconsistencies between the source and target systems, this error may occur.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to process the transport request may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the request.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TO088 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transport Request Attributes:
  
  Use transaction code SE09 or SE10 to display the transport request and check its attributes. Ensure that all attributes are valid and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Layer Configuration:
  
  Verify the transport layer settings in transaction code STMS. Ensure that the transport routes and directories are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Version Compatibility:
  
  Ensure that the transport request is compatible with the target system. If there are version mismatches, you may need to recreate the transport request in the correct version.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to process the transport request. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles if necessary.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Transport Request:
  
  If the transport request appears to be corrupted, consider recreating it. This may involve re-adding the objects to a new 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 available that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE09 (Transport Organizer), SE10 (Transport Organizer - Workbench Requests), STMS (Transport Management System).
  SAP Notes: Search for specific SAP Notes related to transport issues and error TO088 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transport Management: Familiarize yourself with the transport management process in SAP, including how to create, release, and import transport requests.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.