How To Fix VO042 - Transport instruction was added to Customizing request

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VO - W&S: Rough workload forecast + picking wave

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Transport instruction was added to Customizing request

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VO042 - Transport instruction was added to Customizing request ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VO042 - Transport instruction was added to Customizing request
  
  Cause:
  This message appears when you try to transport a customizing object, and the system automatically adds a transport instruction to the customizing request. Essentially, it indicates that the system has detected changes in customizing settings and has assigned a transport instruction to the customizing request to ensure these changes are transported correctly.
  More specifically:
  
  When you make changes in customizing (transaction codes like SPRO or IMG activities), these changes are recorded in a customizing request.
  The system adds a transport instruction to the customizing request to indicate that this request contains customizing changes that need to be transported.
  The message VO042 is informational and not an error; it informs you that the transport instruction has been added.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you create or modify customizing objects and assign them to a transport request.
  When the system automatically adds or updates the transport instruction in the customizing request.
  It can also appear during the release or import of transport requests containing customizing changes.
  
  
  Solution / How to handle it:
  
  No action is usually required because this message is informational.
  Just acknowledge the message and proceed with the transport process.
  Ensure that the customizing request is properly released and imported into the target system.
  If you want to avoid seeing this message repeatedly, check your transport settings and ensure that transport instructions are correctly maintained.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  SE09 / SE10 - Transport Organizer  
  SPRO - Customizing  
  STMS - Transport Management System
  
  
  
  Transport Instructions:
  
  Transport instructions are metadata that describe how the transport request should be handled during import/export.
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, SAP Notes related to transport issues or customizing transports may provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Customizing Requests:
  
  These are transport requests that contain configuration changes (as opposed to workbench requests which contain development objects).
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  VO042 is an informational message indicating that a transport instruction has been added to a customizing request.
  It is not an error and does not indicate a problem.
  You can safely continue with the transport process.
  Ensure proper release and import of the customizing request.
  
  
  If you are experiencing issues beyond this message (e.g., transport failures), please provide more details for further assistance.