CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG083 - Maximum number of hits must be larger than 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Maximum number of hits must be larger than 0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG083 - Maximum number of hits must be larger than 0 ?

  The SAP error message CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG083 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the Change and Transport System (CTS) in SAP, specifically related to the maximum number of hits parameter. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a request that has a configuration setting where the maximum number of hits is set to zero or is not properly defined.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The maximum number of hits parameter is set to zero or is not defined in the CTS settings.
  Transport Request: The transport request being processed may have invalid settings or parameters that lead to this error.
  System Settings: There may be a general misconfiguration in the CTS settings or related transport management settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check CTS Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code STMS (Transport Management System).
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the CTS.
  Look for the parameter related to the maximum number of hits and ensure it is set to a value greater than 0.
  
  
  
  Adjust Parameters:
  
  If you find that the maximum number of hits is set to 0, change it to a positive integer (e.g., 1 or more).
  Save the changes and exit the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  Check the transport requests that are being processed when the error occurs.
  Ensure that they are correctly configured and do not have any invalid settings.
  
  
  
  Restart Transport Management:
  
  After making changes, it may be necessary to restart the transport management system or the relevant background jobs to apply the new settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or notes related to CTS configuration for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as STMS, SE01 (Transport Organizer), and SE09 (Workbench Organizer) for managing transport requests.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide context to the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG083 error and ensure that your transport system is functioning correctly.