How To Fix TP196 - & return code not sent correctly. See SAP Note 43552.

TP196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TP - Transport Control

• Message number: 196

• Message text: & return code not sent correctly. See SAP Note 43552.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TP196 - & return code not sent correctly. See SAP Note 43552. ?

  The SAP error message TP196 typically indicates that there is an issue with the transport system, specifically related to the transport request not being processed correctly. The return code not being sent correctly can lead to problems in the transport process, which is crucial for moving changes between different SAP systems (like Development, Quality Assurance, and Production).
  
  Cause:
  The error TP196 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Transport Directory Issues: Problems with the transport directory or configuration can lead to this error.
  Network Issues: If there are network issues between the systems involved in the transport, it can cause the return code not to be sent correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user performing the transport can also lead to this error.
  Transport Request Corruption: The transport request itself may be corrupted or not properly configured.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration of the transport landscape can lead to issues in processing transport requests.
  
  
  Solution:
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