How To Fix TR657 - Package &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 657

• Message text: Package &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

According to the object directory, the object &V2& belongs to a package
&V3& that does not exist in this system. It is therefore not possible to
determine which transport attributes the object has.

System Response

The function terminates.

How to fix this error?

Before you can edit the object, you must either
create the package or
reassign the object to a package that exists.
You can perform both operations with the Object Navigator.
For more information on the Transport Organizer functions, see the SAP
Library under <LS>Basis Components</> -> <LS>Change and Transport System
</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR657 - Package &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message TR657 indicates that a transport package (or transport request) specified in the system does not exist. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to release a transport request, import a transport package, or during other transport-related activities.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Package: The specified transport package does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the package name or the package being deleted or not created.
  Transport Directory Issues: There may be issues with the transport directory or the transport management system (TMS) configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the transport package.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the transport package.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Package Name: Double-check the name of the transport package you are trying to access. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect references.
  Check Transport Directory: Ensure that the transport directory is correctly set up and that the transport package exists in the transport directory. You can use transaction code SE01 or SE09 to check the transport requests.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage transport packages. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Transport Management System (TMS) Configuration: Verify that the TMS is correctly configured. You can check this using transaction code STMS.
  Recreate the Transport Request: If the transport request is indeed missing, you may need to recreate it or consult with your SAP Basis team to restore it if it was deleted.
  Check Logs: Review the transport logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE01: Transport Organizer
  SE09: Workbench Organizer
  STMS: Transport Management System
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to transport issues for any known bugs or additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more information on transport management and error handling.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.