How To Fix XT278 - Transport files for request &1 must still be transferred

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XT - Transport Management System

• Message number: 278

• Message text: Transport files for request &1 must still be transferred

What causes this issue?

The import queue contains requests whose transport files do not exist
in the current transport directory of the system <LS>&V2</>.
<LS>Background:</> There are multiple transport groups configured in
your transport domain. This means that not all systems access the same
transport directory. The transport files must be replicated among the
different directories. If you have configured a transport route between
systems that are in different groups, a check is made when updating the
import queue to see if there are any requests whose transport files
still have to be copied.

System Response

You cannot import requests whose transport files have not yet been
copied.

How to fix this error?

To copy these transport files, choose <LS>Queue</> -> <LS>Adjust</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XT278 - Transport files for request &1 must still be transferred ?

  The SAP error message XT278 indicates that transport files for a specific transport request (denoted by &1) have not yet been transferred to the target system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Change and Transport System (CTS) when you are trying to import a transport request into a different SAP system (e.g., from a development system to a quality assurance or production system).
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Transport Process: The transport request has been created, but the transport files have not been exported or transferred to the target system.
  Transport Directory Issues: The transport files may not be present in the transport directory of the target system.
  Transport Management Configuration: There may be issues with the transport management configuration, such as incorrect transport routes or missing authorizations.
  Network Issues: There could be network issues preventing the transport files from being transferred.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transport Directory: Verify that the transport files for the request exist in the transport directory of the source system. You can do this by checking the transport directory (usually located in the file system under the directory defined in the transport profile).
  
  
  Export Transport Request: If the transport files are not present, you may need to export the transport request again using transaction SE09 or SE10. Ensure that the transport request is released properly.
  
  
  Transfer Transport Files: Use transaction STMS to manage the transport landscape. Ensure that the transport files are transferred to the target system. You can do this by selecting the transport request and choosing the option to import it.
  
  
  Check Transport Routes: Ensure that the transport routes are correctly configured in the Transport Management System (TMS). You can check this in transaction STMS under the "Overview" and "Transport Routes" sections.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform transport operations. Lack of proper authorizations can prevent the transport files from being processed.
  
  
  Network Configuration: If there are network issues, check the connectivity between the source and target systems. Ensure that the transport directory is accessible.
  
  
  Consult Logs: Check the transport logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE09 / SE10: Transport Organizer
  STMS: Transport Management System
  
  
  Transport Directory: The physical location where transport files are stored, typically defined in the transport profile.
  Transport Routes: Configuration settings that define how transports are moved between systems in the landscape.
  Transport Logs: Logs that provide detailed information about transport operations, which can be accessed through transaction STMS.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or refer to SAP Notes for more specific guidance related to your system configuration.