How To Fix XT017 - Group &1 unknown in transport domain &2

XT017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XT - Transport Management System

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Group &1 unknown in transport domain &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XT017 - Group &1 unknown in transport domain &2 ?

  The SAP error message XT017 "Group &1 unknown in transport domain &2" typically occurs in the context of transport management within an SAP system landscape. This error indicates that the transport group specified (denoted by &1) is not recognized in the transport domain (denoted by &2). Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Group Name: The transport group name specified in the transport request or configuration might be misspelled or does not exist.
  Transport Domain Issues: The transport domain configuration may be incorrect or not properly set up, leading to the system not recognizing the specified group.
  Missing Configuration: The transport group may not have been created or configured in the Transport Management System (TMS).
  System Configuration Changes: Changes in the system landscape, such as system copies or migrations, may have led to inconsistencies in the transport domain configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Group Name: Check the transport group name in the transport