How To Fix TR636 - Specify the source system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 636

• Message text: Specify the source system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR636 - Specify the source system ?

  The SAP error message TR636, which states "Specify the source system," typically occurs in the context of transport management within SAP systems. This error indicates that the system requires a source system to be specified for a transport request, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Source System: The transport request is being created or modified without specifying the source system from which the objects are being transported.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the transport landscape, such as missing or incorrect entries in the Transport Management System (TMS).
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to specify or view the source system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify the Source System:
  
  When creating or modifying a transport request, ensure that you select the appropriate source system from which the objects are being transported.
  This can usually be done in the transport request dialog or configuration screen.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Management Configuration:
  
  Go to the TMS configuration (transaction code STMS).
  Ensure that all systems in the transport landscape are correctly configured and that the source system is defined.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify transport requests. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Request:
  
  If the transport request is being created programmatically or through a custom program, ensure that the code correctly specifies the source system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on transport management and error handling.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transport Management System (TMS): TMS is a tool in SAP that manages the transport of objects between different SAP systems (e.g., development, quality assurance, production).
  Transport Requests: These are used to bundle changes made in the development environment for transport to other systems.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  STMS: Access the Transport Management System.
  SE09 or SE10: View and manage transport requests.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or refer to SAP support for further assistance.