1M190 - Specify either target computer or server group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1M - BKK: Abschluß

• Message number: 190

• Message text: Specify either target computer or server group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1M190 - Specify either target computer or server group ?

  The SAP error message 1M190 ("Specify either target computer or server group") typically occurs in the context of SAP's transport management system (TMS) or when trying to execute a transport request. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the target system or server group for the transport operation.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Target System Configuration: The target system or server group has not been defined in the transport management system.
  Incorrect Transport Request: The transport request may not have a valid target system specified.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the target system.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the transport routes or the transport domain.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transport Configuration:
  
  Go to the TMS configuration (transaction code STMS).
  Ensure that the target system is correctly defined in the transport domain.
  Verify that the transport routes are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Specify Target System:
  
  When executing the transport request, ensure that you explicitly specify the target system or server group.
  If you are using a transport request, make sure that the request is assigned to the correct target system.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user executing the transport has the necessary authorizations to access the target system.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Request:
  
  Review the transport request to ensure it is correctly configured and that it includes the necessary objects for transport.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  STMS - Transport Management System
  SE01 - Transport Organizer
  SE09 - Workbench Organizer
  SE10 - Customizing Organizer
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on transport management and troubleshooting transport-related issues.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 1M190 in your SAP system.