How To Fix WER470 - *****471 - 479: Transport messages **************************************

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER - Messages for the package WER

• Message number: 470

• Message text: *****471 - 479: Transport messages **************************************

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER470 - *****471 - 479: Transport messages ************************************** ?

  The SAP error message group **WER470 ***471 - 479: Transport messages relates to issues encountered during the transport of objects between SAP systems (e.g., from development to quality or production systems). These messages typically indicate problems in the transport process, such as inconsistencies, missing objects, or authorization issues.
  
  General Overview
  
  Message Class: WER470
  Message Numbers: 471 to 479
  Context: Transport system (CTS - Change and Transport System)
  Typical Cause: Errors or warnings during import or export of transport requests.
  
  
  Common Causes
  
  
  Missing Objects or Dependencies:
  
  Transport request contains objects that are not present or inconsistent in the target system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  User performing the transport lacks necessary authorizations.
  
  
  Transport Buffer Problems:
  
  Transport buffer in the target system is not updated or corrupted.
  
  
  Version Conflicts:
  
  Objects in the transport request conflict with existing versions in the target system.
  
  
  Transport Directory or File Issues:
  
  Transport files are missing, corrupted, or inaccessible.
  
  
  System or Network Issues:
  
  Network interruptions or system errors during transport.
  
  
  
  Typical Messages in the Range WER470-471 to 479
  
  WER470 471: Object not found in transport directory.
  WER470 472: Transport request incomplete or corrupted.
  WER470 473: Authorization check failed.
  WER470 474: Transport buffer update failed.
  WER470 475: Version conflict detected.
  WER470 476: Transport file missing or inaccessible.
  WER470 477: Transport import aborted due to errors.
  WER470 478: Transport export failed.
  WER470 479: Transport system error.
  
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Transport Request Content:
  
  Verify that all objects in the transport request exist and are consistent.
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the required roles and authorizations for transport operations (e.g., S_TRANSPRT, S_CTS_ADMI).
  
  
  Check Transport Directory and Files:
  
  Confirm that transport files exist in the transport directory (/usr/sap/trans or equivalent) and are not corrupted.
  
  
  Update Transport Buffer:
  
  Use transaction STMS to refresh or reset the transport buffer in the target system.
  
  
  Resolve Version Conflicts:
  
  Use transaction SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) to analyze and fix version conflicts.
  
  
  Re-import or Re-export Transport Requests:
  
  If the transport request is corrupted, try re-exporting from the source system and re-importing.
  
  
  Check System Logs and Network:
  
  Review system logs (SM21) and network connectivity to rule out system or communication issues.
  
  
  Use SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for specific notes related to the error message number for patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  STMS: Transport Management System
  SE09 / SE10: Transport Organizer
  SE03: Transport Organizer Tools
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis (in case of runtime errors during transport)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for the exact message number (e.g., WER470 471) for detailed troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Community Network (SCN) provide guides on CTS and transport troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Transport request issues (missing objects, authorization, version conflicts, file problems)
  
  
  Solution
  Verify transport content, check authorizations, refresh transport buffer, fix conflicts, re-export/import
  
  
  Related Tools
  STMS, SE03, SE09/SE10, SM21, ST22
  
  
  Further Help
  SAP Notes, SAP Support Portal, SCN
  
  
  
  
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