How To Fix CTS_API002 - Parameter CATEGORY can only have value 'K' or 'W'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTS_API - CTS API

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Parameter CATEGORY can only have value 'K' or 'W'

What causes this issue?

You want to create a new change request. To do this, you need to define
the request type. You have the following options:
"K" Consolidation request
"W" Customizing request
The value "&V1&" is not permitted.

System Response

No request is created.

How to fix this error?

Specify a valid request type.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTS_API002 - Parameter CATEGORY can only have value 'K' or 'W' ?

  The SAP error message CTS_API002 indicates that there is an issue with the parameter CATEGORY in the Change and Transport System (CTS). This parameter is expected to have a value of either 'K' (for customizing requests) or 'W' (for workbench requests). If a different value is provided, this error will occur.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Parameter Value: The CATEGORY parameter is being set to a value other than 'K' or 'W'.
  Custom Code or Configuration: If there is custom code or a configuration that incorrectly sets the CATEGORY parameter, it can lead to this error.
  Transport Request Creation: When creating a transport request, if the system is not able to determine the correct category, it may default to an invalid value.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CTS_API002 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Code: If you are using custom code or a custom program that interacts with