How To Fix INC_FORMAT002 - Cross client objects are not transportable

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INC_FORMAT - IFME: Incoming files

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Cross client objects are not transportable

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message INC_FORMAT002 - Cross client objects are not transportable ?

  The SAP error message INC_FORMAT002 indicates that you are trying to transport cross-client objects, which are not allowed to be transported between different clients in the SAP system. Cross-client objects are those that are shared across all clients in an SAP system, such as certain configuration settings, user roles, and other global settings.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to include cross-client objects in a transport request. This is typically due to one of the following reasons:
  
  You are trying to transport a configuration or object that is inherently cross-client (e.g., certain customizing settings).
  The transport request is incorrectly configured to include cross-client objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the INC_FORMAT002 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Object: Determine which object is causing the error. This can usually be found in the transport logs or by reviewing the transport request.
  
  
  Exclude Cross-Client Objects: If the object is indeed a cross-client object, you should not include it