How To Fix TSGEN018 - No components selected for generation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TSGEN - Messages For Transaction SGEN

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No components selected for generation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TSGEN018 - No components selected for generation ?

  The SAP error message TSGEN018, which states "No components selected for generation," typically occurs during the generation of a transport request or when trying to generate objects in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system did not find any components or objects to process for the specified action.
  Causes:
  
  No Objects in the Transport Request: The transport request may not contain any objects or components that need to be generated.
  Incorrect Selection: The user may not have selected the appropriate objects or components for generation.
  Missing Dependencies: The objects that are supposed to be generated may have dependencies that are not met, leading to an empty selection.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the components for generation.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues or inconsistencies in the system that prevent the selection of components.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Transport Request: Ensure that the transport request you are working with actually contains objects. You can do this by checking the contents of the transport request in transaction SE09 or SE10.
  Select Components: If you are manually selecting components for generation, make sure to select the appropriate objects. Review your selection criteria to ensure they are correct.
  Review Dependencies: Check if the objects you are trying to generate have any dependencies that need to be resolved first. Ensure that all required objects are included in the transport request.
  Authorization Check: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to generate the components. You may need to consult with your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  System Check: If the issue persists, consider checking for any system inconsistencies or errors. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis team to investigate further.
  Recreate Transport Request: If the transport request is empty or corrupted, consider creating a new transport request and adding the necessary objects again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE09 (Transport Organizer), SE10 (Transport Organizer for Workbench Requests), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to TSGEN018. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to transport management and object generation for more detailed guidance.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.