How To Fix ISLM_API461 - Class &1 (package &2) is HOME or LOCAL object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISLM_API - API Messages

• Message number: 461

• Message text: Class &1 (package &2) is HOME or LOCAL object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISLM_API461 - Class &1 (package &2) is HOME or LOCAL object ?

  The SAP error message ISLM_API461 indicates that a specific class (denoted as &1) or package (denoted as &2) is classified as a HOME or LOCAL object. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's ABAP development environment, particularly when dealing with transport requests and object visibility.
  Cause:
  
  Object Type: The error arises when you attempt to perform an operation (like transport, activation, or modification) on a class or package that is defined as a HOME or LOCAL object. HOME objects are those that are not intended to be transported between systems, while LOCAL objects are those that exist only in the local development environment and are not part of any transport request.
  Transport Request: If you are trying to include a HOME or LOCAL object in a transport request, the system will prevent this action because these objects are not meant to be moved to other systems.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Change Object Type: If you need the class or package to be transportable, you should change its type from HOME or LOCAL to a transportable object. This can be done by creating a new version of the object in a transportable package.
  
  Go to the object in the ABAP Workbench (SE80 or SE11).
  Check the package assignment and ensure it is assigned to a transportable package.
  If necessary, create a new transportable package and move the object there.
  
  
  
  Use Transport Requests: Ensure that you are working within a transport request when creating or modifying objects that need to be transported. This will help in managing the objects correctly.
  
  
  Check Object Properties: You can check the properties of the class or package to confirm its status. Use transaction SE80 or SE11 to view the object and check its attributes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the implications of changing an object's type or how to manage transport requests, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer
  
  
  Object Types: Understand the difference between HOME, LOCAL, and transportable objects in SAP.
  Development Guidelines: Follow best practices for ABAP development, including proper package management and transport request handling.
  
  By addressing the classification of the object and ensuring it is part of a transportable package, you should be able to resolve the ISLM_API461 error.