How To Fix O8364 - Reference transport unit has an incompatible type

O8364 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O8 - IS-Oil: TD Transportation and Distribution

• Message number: 364

• Message text: Reference transport unit has an incompatible type

What causes this issue?

You have tried to copy a transport unit that has an incompatible type.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a transport unit that is created with the same physical type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O8364 - Reference transport unit has an incompatible type ?

  The SAP error message O8364, which states "Reference transport unit has an incompatible type," typically occurs during the transport of objects in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the types of transport units being referenced, which can happen in various scenarios, such as when transporting customizing settings, development objects, or other configurations.
  Causes:
  
  Incompatible Transport Types: The transport request you are trying to import may contain objects that are not compatible with the target system or the current configuration.
  Missing or Incorrect Dependencies: The transport request may depend on other transport requests that have not been imported yet or are incompatible.
  Version Mismatch: The objects in the transport request may have been developed or modified in a different version of the SAP system.
  Transport Layer Issues: There may be issues with the transport layer configuration, leading to incompatibility between the source and target systems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Transport Request: Review the transport