How To Fix VT002 - Source = & forbids specification of subsequent parameters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VT - Vertriebstabellen

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Source = & forbids specification of subsequent parameters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VT002 - Source = & forbids specification of subsequent parameters ?

  The SAP error message VT002, which states "Source = & forbids specification of subsequent parameters," typically occurs in the context of transport management or when dealing with transport requests in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the way parameters are being specified in a transport-related function or transaction.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Parameter Specification: The source system or transport request is not correctly defined, leading to the inability to specify additional parameters.
  Missing or Incorrect Source System: The source system may not be properly configured or recognized by the target system.
  Transport Layer Issues: There may be issues with the transport layer configuration or the transport routes between systems.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transport operation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VT002 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transport Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the transport routes are correctly configured in the Transport Management System (TMS).
  Verify that the source and target systems are correctly defined in TMS.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Request:
  
  Check the transport request for any inconsistencies or missing information.
  Make sure that the transport request is released and not in a locked state.
  
  
  
  Verify Source System:
  
  Ensure that the source system is correctly specified and that it is available.
  Check if the source system is properly connected to the target system.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user performing the transport has the necessary authorizations to execute the transport operation.
  Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as STMS (Transport Management System), SE09 (Transport Organizer), and SE10 (Transport Organizer - Workbench).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to transport management and configuration for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VT002 error in your SAP system.