How To Fix TR603 - First delete all change lists using Perforce

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 603

• Message text: First delete all change lists using Perforce

What causes this issue?

You cannot delete request &V1& because it contains change lists.
You can edit change lists with <ZH>Perforce</> only.

System Response

The function terminates.

How to fix this error?

Remove the change lists from the request before you delete it. To do
this in <ZH>Perforce</>, call
'p4_wbo -d <name of change list>'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR603 - First delete all change lists using Perforce ?

  The SAP error message TR603, which states "First delete all change lists using Perforce," typically occurs in the context of SAP Transport Management System (TMS) when there are pending change lists in the version control system (Perforce) that need to be addressed before proceeding with certain transport operations.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when there are change lists in Perforce that have not been deleted or processed. This can happen if:
  
  There are uncommitted changes in the Perforce workspace.
  The transport request is trying to be released or modified while there are still active change lists associated with it.
  The system is configured to use Perforce for version control, and the integration is not properly managed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TR603 error, you need to delete or manage the change lists in Perforce. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Open Perforce Client: Launch the Perforce client (P4V or command-line interface).
  
  
  View Change Lists: Navigate to the "Pending" changelists section to see all the active change lists.
  
  
  Delete Change Lists:
  
  If you want to delete a specific change list, right-click on it and select "Delete" or use the command line with p4 change -d <change-list-number>.
  If you want to delete all change lists, you may need to do this one by one or use a script to automate the deletion process.
  
  
  
  Commit Changes: If there are changes that need to be kept, ensure that they are committed to the repository before deleting the change lists.
  
  
  Retry the Operation: After managing the change lists, go back to SAP and retry the operation that triggered the TR603 error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Perforce Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the Perforce documentation for managing changelists, as it provides detailed instructions on how to handle various scenarios.
  SAP Transport Management: Understanding how SAP TMS works with version control systems like Perforce can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  System Configuration: Ensure that your SAP system is correctly configured to work with Perforce, including proper user permissions and settings.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or Perforce support for further assistance.