How To Fix TR855 - The release of Workbench request &1 has not yet been approved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 855

• Message text: The release of Workbench request &1 has not yet been approved

What causes this issue?

The Workbench request &V1& contains XPRAs that have to be approved.

System Response

The request cannot be locked or released.

How to fix this error?

Use Transaction XPRA to start the approval procedure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR855 - The release of Workbench request &1 has not yet been approved ?

  The SAP error message TR855 indicates that a transport request (Workbench request) has not been approved yet. This typically occurs in environments where changes are managed through a transport management system (TMS) and require approval before they can be released to the target system.
  Cause:
  
  Pending Approval: The transport request has been created but has not been approved by the designated approver.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to release the transport request may not have the necessary authorizations to approve it.
  Workflow Configuration: There may be a workflow in place that requires specific steps to be followed before a transport request can be released.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Approval Process:
  
  Ensure that the transport request is approved by the appropriate person. This can typically be done in the SAP GUI by navigating to the transport request in the Transport Organizer (SE09 or SE10) and selecting the option to approve it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to approve and release transport requests. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow:
  
  If a workflow is configured for transport requests, ensure that all necessary steps have been completed. This may include additional approvals or checks that need to be performed.
  
  
  
  Contact Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to approve the request or if you believe there is an issue with the transport management system, contact your SAP Basis administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE09: Workbench Organizer
  SE10: Customizing Organizer
  
  
  Transport Management System (TMS): Understand how TMS works in your SAP landscape, including the roles of development, quality assurance, and production systems.
  Change Management: Familiarize yourself with the change management processes in your organization, including how transport requests are handled and approved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TR855 error and successfully release the transport request.