CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG009 - Group criterion 'Transport Collection' cannot be removed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG - Message Class for the Transport Organizer

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Group criterion 'Transport Collection' cannot be removed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG009 - Group criterion 'Transport Collection' cannot be removed ?

  The SAP error message CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG009 indicates that there is an issue with trying to remove a group criterion related to a Transport Collection in the Change and Transport System (CTS). This error typically arises when you attempt to delete or modify a transport collection that is still in use or has dependencies.
  Cause:
  
  Active Transport Requests: The transport collection may have active transport requests associated with it, which prevents its removal.
  Dependencies: There may be other transport objects or configurations that depend on the transport collection.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify or delete the transport collection.
  System Lock: The system might be in a state where certain operations are locked due to ongoing processes or transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Transport Requests: 
  
  Go to the Transport Organizer (transaction code SE09 or SE10) and check if there are any active transport requests linked to the transport collection. If there are, you may need to release or delete those requests first.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies: 
  
  Investigate if there are any dependencies or references to the transport collection in other transport objects. You may need to resolve these dependencies before attempting to remove the collection.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis administrator to verify your permissions.
  
  
  
  System Status: 
  
  Check if there are any ongoing processes that might be locking the transport collection. You can use transaction SM12 to check for locks and SM21 for system logs to identify any issues.
  
  
  
  Use Transport Management System (TMS): 
  
  If you are using TMS, ensure that the transport routes and configurations are correctly set up. Sometimes, issues in TMS can lead to transport collection problems.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: 
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE09 (Transport Organizer), SE10 (Transport Organizer for Workbench Requests), SM12 (Display and Delete Locks), SM21 (System Log).
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Change and Transport System for more detailed information on managing transport collections and requests.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.