How To Fix 42561 - Package & is only local

42561 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 561

• Message text: Package & is only local

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42561 - Package & is only local ?

  The SAP error message "42561 Package & is only local" typically indicates that you are trying to access or use a package that is defined as a local package in the SAP system. Local packages are not intended for transport between systems (e.g., from development to quality assurance or production) and are usually used for development purposes within a single system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Local Package: The package you are trying to use is defined as a local package (usually starting with $ or LOCAL), which means it is not transportable.
  Transport Request: You may be trying to include a local package in a transport request, which is not allowed.
  Development Environment: The package may have been created in a development environment and is not meant to be moved to other environments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Change Package Type: If you need the package to be transportable, you can change its type from local to a development package. This can be