How To Fix VCM_MD_TRANSPORTER020 - add object &1 to transport request canceled by user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCM_MD_TRANSPORTER - Messages for metadata transportation tool

• Message number: 020

• Message text: add object &1 to transport request canceled by user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCM_MD_TRANSPORTER020 - add object &1 to transport request canceled by user ?

  The SAP error message VCM_MD_TRANSPORTER020 indicates that an object (denoted as &1 in the message) was not added to a transport request because the action was canceled by the user. This typically occurs during the process of transporting objects between different SAP systems (e.g., from development to quality assurance or production).
  Cause:
  
  User Cancellation: The most straightforward cause is that the user manually canceled the action of adding the object to the transport request.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the transport management system configuration that could lead to unexpected behavior.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to add objects to transport requests, leading to a cancellation.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as system performance problems or bugs in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Retry the Action: If the cancellation was unintentional, simply retry the action to add the object to the transport request.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform transport-related actions. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Review Transport Configuration: Check the transport management configuration in transaction STMS to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  Consult Logs: Look at the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the cancellation.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transport Management System (TMS): Familiarize yourself with TMS, as it is crucial for managing transports in SAP.
  Transport Request Types: Understand the different types of transport requests (e.g., workbench requests, customizing requests) and their purposes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to transport requests and the specific error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on transport management for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and successfully add the object to the transport request.