How To Fix SO2_TOOL604 - Different object type for &/& in the source and target systems

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO2_TOOL - Messages for OXYGEN Page Editor

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Different object type for &/& in the source and target systems

What causes this issue?

&V1&/&V2& is in the source system and the target system, once as page
and once as controller. Converting page to controller and vice versa is
not possible.

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

System Response

&V1&/&V2& cannot be processed using the correction workbench.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO2_TOOL604 - Different object type for &/& in the source and target systems ?

  The SAP error message SO2_TOOL604 indicates that there is a mismatch in the object types between the source and target systems during a transport or data transfer operation. This typically occurs when you are trying to transport or replicate objects (like customizing settings, data, or configurations) from one SAP system to another, and the object types do not match.
  Cause:
  
  
  Object Type Mismatch: The most common cause is that the object you are trying to transport from the source system is of a different type than what exists in the target system. For example, you might be trying to transport a table that exists as a transparent table in the source but is defined as a pooled table in the target.
  
  
  Version Differences: If the source and target systems are on different versions or have different support packages, the object definitions may have changed, leading to mismatches.
  
  
  Custom Development: Custom objects may have been created or modified in one system but not in the other, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Transport Directory Issues: Sometimes, issues with the transport directory or transport requests can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Definitions: Verify the definitions of the objects in both the source and target systems. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to compare the object types.
  
  
  Adjust Object Types: If possible, adjust the object types in the target system to match those in the source system. This may involve creating or modifying objects in the target system.
  
  
  Transport Request Review: Review the transport request to ensure that it contains the correct objects and that they are properly defined.
  
  
  Version Synchronization: Ensure that both systems are on the same version and support package level. If they are not, consider upgrading the target system to match the source system.
  
  
  Manual Transport: If the automated transport continues to fail, consider manually recreating the objects in the target system based on the definitions in the source system.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on resolving object type mismatches.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE01 (Transport Organizer), SE09 (Workbench Organizer), and SE10 (Customizing Organizer) for managing transport requests.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on transport management and object types.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SO2_TOOL604 error and implement a solution to resolve it.