How To Fix TA513 - Selected transport request invalid, choose another request

TA513 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TA - Extended table maintenance (eval., Customizing, client copy)

• Message number: 513

• Message text: Selected transport request invalid, choose another request

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TA513 - Selected transport request invalid, choose another request ?

  The SAP error message TA513 ("Selected transport request invalid, choose another request") typically occurs when you are trying to work with a transport request that is either not valid or not available for the operation you are attempting to perform. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to release a transport request or when you are trying to import a transport request.
  Causes:
  
  Transport Request Status: The transport request may be in a status that does not allow it to be used (e.g., it might be in "modification" status or "released" status but not yet imported).
  Incorrect Request Type: The transport request may not be of the correct type for the operation you are trying to perform (e.g., a customizing request instead of a workbench request).
  Missing Authorization: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the selected transport request.
  Transport Directory Issues: There may be issues