How To Fix TR686 - Define the delivery entry for system &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 686

• Message text: Define the delivery entry for system &

What causes this issue?

An inconsistency was found in the configuration of the Workbench
Organizer. Table TASYS must have an entry
<LB><sid> is delivered by "SAP"</> for each system. This is not the
case in the specified system.

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?

Create such a delivery entry with <LS>System</>
--> <LS>Utilities</> --> <LS>Table maintenance</> TASYS.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR686 - Define the delivery entry for system & ?

  The SAP error message TR686, which states "Define the delivery entry for system &," typically occurs in the context of transport management within SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a delivery entry for the specified system, which is necessary for transporting objects between different SAP systems (e.g., from development to quality assurance or production).
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Delivery Entry: The target system does not have a defined delivery entry in the transport directory.
  Incorrect Configuration: The transport routes or configuration settings may not be set up correctly.
  Transport Layer Issues: The transport layer may not be properly defined for the system in question.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to participate in the transport landscape.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TR686 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Transport Directory:
  
  Go to transaction code STMS (Transport Management System).
  Check the transport directory for the target system to ensure that a delivery entry exists.
  
  
  
  Define Delivery Entry:
  
  If the delivery entry is missing, you can define it by going to the transport management configuration.
  Use transaction code STMS and navigate to the "Overview" of the transport landscape.
  Select the target system and ensure that it is properly configured with a delivery entry.
  
  
  
  Transport Routes:
  
  Verify that the transport routes are correctly set up. You can do this in the Transport Management System under the "Transport Routes" section.
  Ensure that the source and target systems are correctly linked.
  
  
  
  Transport Layer:
  
  Check the transport layer settings for the system. You can do this in transaction SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) and ensure that the transport layer is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the system is correctly configured to participate in the transport landscape. This may involve checking the system's configuration settings in transaction SCC4 (Client Administration) and ensuring that the system is set up as a development, quality, or production system as appropriate.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for further troubleshooting steps specific to your SAP version and landscape.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transport Management System (TMS): This is the component of SAP that manages the transport of objects between different systems in the landscape.
  Transport Routes: These define how transports are moved from one system to another and must be correctly configured for successful transport.
  Transport Layers: These are used to categorize transports and define how they are handled in the system landscape.
  
  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.