How To Fix TR638 - System &1 is not recorded in system list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 638

• Message text: System &1 is not recorded in system list

What causes this issue?

The current transport route configuration does not have the system &V1&
in its current system list.
The transport route configuration was probably not maintained after the
system setup, or was changed incorrectly.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

The system administration needs to change, activate and distribute the
transport route configuration accordingly. All systems in the transport
domain must be in the configuration.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR638 - System &1 is not recorded in system list ?

  The SAP error message TR638 indicates that the system you are trying to access or perform a transaction on is not included in the system list of the SAP Transport Management System (TMS). This can occur in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to transport objects between systems or when you are trying to perform a transport-related action.
  Cause:
  
  System Not Registered: The target system (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not registered in the TMS configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system might be incorrectly configured or not included in the transport domain.
  Transport Directory Issues: There may be issues with the transport directory or the transport routes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the system list.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check TMS Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction STMS and check the configuration of the Transport Management System.
  Ensure that the system in question is listed in the TMS configuration.
  If it is not listed, you may need to add it to the transport domain.
  
  
  
  Add System to TMS:
  
  If the system is not registered, you can add it by using the TMS configuration tool.
  You may need to perform this action in the TMS configuration (transaction STMS -> Transport Routes -> Change).
  
  
  
  Check Transport Directory:
  
  Ensure that the transport directory is correctly set up and that there are no issues with the transport paths.
  You can check the transport directory settings in the TMS configuration.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform transport-related actions.
  Check the user roles and profiles to ensure they have the required permissions.
  
  
  
  System Status:
  
  Ensure that the system is up and running and that there are no connectivity issues between the systems.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or support for further troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  STMS: Transport Management System
  SE01: Transport Organizer
  SE09: Workbench Organizer
  SE10: Customizing Organizer
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to TMS and transport errors.
  
  
  Transport Domain: Understand the concept of transport domains and how systems are interconnected within the TMS.
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.