How to Release Other Users’ Transport Requests in SAP

Manually releasing transport requests (TRs) in SAP that belong to other users can sometimes be necessary due to specific organizational needs. This guide will walk you through the process, ensuring you have the appropriate authorizations and understand the important steps and best practices.

Step-by-Step Guide to Release Other Users’ Transport Requests

1. Access the Transport Organizer

Log in to your SAP environment and navigate to the Transport Organizer. You can do this by accessing either transaction code SE09 for workbench requests or SE10 for customizing requests.

2. Select the Transport Request

In the Transport Organizer, you will see a list of transport requests. Depending on the criteria you are using, the list may be filtered by user or other parameters. To find the specific transport request you need to release, use the Filter option to narrow down the list. To change the selection mode to display transport requests from other users, look for the Check or Select option and ensure it is set to show requests from other users.

3. Check the Transport Request Details

Select the transport request you wish to release and double-click it to view its details. Ensure that you have the correct request and that it is ready for release, meaning all objects are included, and there are no errors.

4. Release the Transport Request

With the transport request selected, click on the Release button or use the menu option Request - Release. If prompted, confirm the release action.

5. Check for Success

After releasing the transport request, you should see a message indicating that the transport request has been successfully released. Additionally, you can check the status of the request to confirm that it is now in the desired state.

Important Notes and Considerations

Authorization

To release transport requests owned by other users, you need the appropriate authorization, such as S_TRANSPRT. Always ensure you have the necessary permissions to avoid any issues.

Transport Management

Ensure compliance with your organization's transport management policies. Releasing transport requests without proper authorization can lead to issues in the transport landscape, creating a need for additional troubleshooting.

Communication

Before releasing a transport request, it is often a good idea to communicate with the original owner of the transport request. This can help ensure that everyone is on the same page and can prevent misunderstandings or conflicts.

Workaround for Special Cases

In special cases, if the necessary transport request needs to be released by someone other than the owner, a workaround exists. The owner of the transport request must change its ownership to your username. This can be done by following these steps:

Go to transaction code SE01. Input the request number. Click on Display. Here, you will see an option to change the ownership of the transport request. Enter your username to change the ownership.

If the transport request owner does not possess the necessary authorizations to change the ownership, the Basis team can assist upon high-level approvals.

For any errors or issues during this process, consult your SAP Basis team or refer to SAP documentation for troubleshooting steps.