How To Fix TP142 - Deployment of request in overtaker collection &1 is skipped

TP142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TP - Transport Control

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Deployment of request in overtaker collection &1 is skipped

What causes this issue?

An overtaker collection was imported. This contains transport requests
already imported into its target system using a regular collection.

System Response

The import of these transport requests is skipped.

How to fix this error?

The requests were already imported into the target system and no
furtheraction is required.

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.

TP142 - Details

• The SAP error message TP142, which states "Deployment of request in overtaker collection &1 is skipped," typically occurs during the transport process in SAP systems. This message indicates that a transport request (or change request) is being skipped because it is part of an overtaker collection, which means that there are other requests that have been released or are in a state that takes precedence over the current request.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overtaking Requests: The request you are trying to deploy is being overtaken by another request that has been released later. In SAP, if a transport request is released after another request that modifies the same objects, the later request can take precedence.
  Transport Sequence: The transport sequence may not be followed correctly, leading to conflicts in the deployment order.
  Transport Directory Issues: There may be issues with the transport directory or the transport management system configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transport Sequence: Review the transport sequence to ensure