How To Fix SCTS_DIST_CTL_TRANSP016 - Queue types do not match

SCTS_DIST_CTL_TRANSP016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_DIST_CTL_TRANSP - Messages for Transport Layer

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Queue types do not match

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SCTS_DIST_CTL_TRANSP016 - Details

• The SAP error message SCTS_DIST_CTL_TRANSP016 indicates that there is a mismatch in the queue types during a transport operation. This typically occurs when you are trying to transport objects between different systems (like from a development system to a quality assurance or production system) and the transport request is not compatible with the target system's configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Queue Type Mismatch: The transport request is intended for a different type of queue than what is available in the target system. For example, you might be trying to transport a request that is meant for a customizing queue to a system that is expecting a workbench request.
  Transport Layer Configuration: The transport layer settings in the source and target systems may not be aligned, leading to incompatibility.
  Transport Request Type: The type of transport request (e.g., customizing vs. workbench) does not match the expected type in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transport Request Type: Verify the type of