How To Fix PAK210 - Type of previous package and type of new package are different

PAK210 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAK - Package API / Package Tools

• Message number: 210

• Message text: Type of previous package and type of new package are different

What causes this issue?

The package thus far, &V1&, is of the type '&V2&'; the new package &V3&
is of the type &V4&'.
For this reason, the assignment of package &V3& as the new package is
not possible.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAK210 - Type of previous package and type of new package are different ?

  The SAP error message PAK210 indicates that there is a mismatch between the type of the previous package and the type of the new package during a package change or transport process. This typically occurs in the context of transport requests or when trying to move objects between different packages in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Package Type Mismatch: The error usually arises when you are trying to move objects from a package of one type (e.g., a development package) to a package of another type (e.g., a customizing package).
  Transport Request Issues: If you are trying to include objects in a transport request that belong to different package types, this error can occur.
  Incorrect Package Assignment: Sometimes, objects may have been incorrectly assigned to a package that does not match the expected type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Package Types: Verify the types of both the previous and new packages. You can do this by navigating to the package