How To Fix 42859 - Merge &1 -> &2 of a non-production folder or structure

42859 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 859

• Message text: Merge &1 -> &2 of a non-production folder or structure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42859 - Merge &1 -> &2 of a non-production folder or structure ?

  The SAP error message 42859, which states "Merge &1 -> &2 of a non-production folder or structure," typically occurs in the context of transport management within SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an attempt to merge or transport objects from a non-production environment (like a development or quality assurance system) to a production environment, which is not allowed due to system restrictions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Production Environment: The error arises when there is an attempt to merge or transport changes from a non-production folder or structure to a production folder or structure.
  Transport Layer Configuration: The transport layer may be configured to prevent certain types of changes from being transported to production.
  Incorrect Transport Request: The transport request may be incorrectly set up or may contain objects that are not allowed to be transported to the production environment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transport Request: Verify that the transport request you are trying to merge is indeed intended for