How To Fix DB279 - You have chosen a request, not a task

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

• Message number: 279

• Message text: You have chosen a request, not a task

What causes this issue?

You attempted to transport variants. These must be included in a task
which is then released to a request.

How to fix this error?

Choose a task.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB279 - You have chosen a request, not a task ?

  The SAP error message DB279 ("You have chosen a request, not a task") typically occurs in the context of transport management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the user is trying to perform an action that requires a transport task, but they have selected a transport request instead.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transport Request vs. Transport Task: In SAP, a transport request is a container for one or more transport tasks. A transport task contains the actual changes (like objects, programs, etc.) that need to be transported. Some operations, such as releasing or importing changes, require a transport task rather than a transport request.
  Incorrect Selection: The user may have inadvertently selected a transport request when the system expected a transport task.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select the Correct Object: Ensure that you are selecting a transport task instead of a transport request. You can do this by navigating to the transport organizer (transaction code SE09 or SE10) and