How To Fix TU418 - Contr.&1: Corr.work for original portion &2 differs from alt.portion &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TU - Billing/Scheduling/Budget Billing

• Message number: 418

• Message text: Contr.&1: Corr.work for original portion &2 differs from alt.portion &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TU418 - Contr.&1: Corr.work for original portion &2 differs from alt.portion &3 ?

  The SAP error message TU418 indicates a discrepancy between the correction work for the original portion and the alternative portion in a transport request. This typically occurs in the context of transport management, where changes made in the development environment need to be transported to the quality or production environments.
  Cause:
  The error message TU418 can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Inconsistent Transport Request: The transport request may have been modified or inconsistently maintained, leading to differences between the original and alternative portions.
  Manual Changes: If manual changes were made to the objects in the transport request after it was created, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  Multiple Developers: If multiple developers are working on the same objects and changes are not properly synchronized, it can lead to discrepancies.
  Transport Layer Issues: Problems with the transport layer or configuration can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TU418 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Transport Request: Review the transport request in question. Ensure that the original and alternative portions are consistent. You can do this by comparing the objects in both portions.
  
  
  Recreate the Transport Request: If the transport request is found to be inconsistent, consider recreating it. This involves creating a new transport request and moving the necessary objects into it.
  
  
  Use Transport Organizer: Use the Transport Organizer (SE09 or SE10) to analyze the transport request. Check for any inconsistencies or errors in the request.
  
  
  Check for Locks: Ensure that there are no locks on the objects involved in the transport request. Sometimes, locks can prevent changes from being saved correctly.
  
  
  Consult with Team Members: If multiple developers are involved, communicate with them to ensure that everyone is aware of the changes being made and that there are no conflicting changes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  
  
  Transport Management System (TMS): Ensure that the Transport Management System is correctly configured and functioning. Sometimes, issues with TMS can lead to transport errors.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE09 (Transport Organizer) and SE10 (Transport Organizer for Workbench Requests) to manage transport requests effectively.
  Transport Logs: Review transport logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context on the issue.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for best practices on managing transport requests and avoiding inconsistencies.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.