How To Fix XT725 - Global parameter 'tp_version' set to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XT - Transport Management System

• Message number: 725

• Message text: Global parameter 'tp_version' set to &

What causes this issue?

This configuration requires the transport control program (tp) to have
a version of at least 266.

System Response

The parameter "tp_version" is set to the value &V1& in the transport
profile.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XT725 - Global parameter 'tp_version' set to & ?

  The SAP error message XT725 indicates that there is an issue with the global parameter tp_version. This parameter is related to the transport management system (TMS) in SAP, which is responsible for managing the transport of changes between different SAP systems (like development, quality assurance, and production).
  Cause:
  The error message "Global parameter 'tp_version' set to &" typically occurs when the tp_version parameter is not set correctly or is missing in the system profile. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The transport directory or transport profile may not be configured correctly.
  Missing Parameter: The tp_version parameter may not be defined in the instance profile.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the transport tool version and the SAP system version.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the XT725 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Instance Profile:
  
  Go to transaction RZ10 (Profile Maintenance).
  Check the instance profile for the parameter tp_version.
  If it is missing, you can add it. The value should typically be set to the version of the transport tool you are using (e.g., tp_version = 750 for SAP NetWeaver 7.5).
  
  
  
  Update the Profile:
  
  If you have made changes, save the profile and restart the SAP instance for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Directory:
  
  Ensure that the transport directory is correctly set up and accessible. You can check the transport directory settings in transaction STMS.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Tool Version:
  
  Ensure that the transport tool version matches the version of your SAP system. You can check the version of the transport tool by running the command tp -version in the command line.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP Notes related to transport management and the specific error message. There may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  After making changes, it may be necessary to restart the SAP system to ensure that all parameters are loaded correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RZ10: Profile Maintenance
  STMS: Transport Management System
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Basis documentation for more information on transport management and system parameters.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP Basis administrator or SAP support for further assistance.