How To Fix TG873 - Only modes & are supported

TG873 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TG - Messages for Upgrade Repository Switch

• Message number: 873

• Message text: Only modes & are supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TG873 - Only modes & are supported ?

  The SAP error message TG873 ("Only modes & are supported") typically occurs in the context of SAP's transport management system or when dealing with certain configuration settings in SAP applications. This error indicates that the system is expecting a specific mode of operation, but the provided mode is not supported.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Mode Selection: The error usually arises when an unsupported mode is selected for a particular operation, such as transport requests or system configurations.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the transport routes or settings that define which modes are permissible.
  Version Compatibility: The error can also occur if there are compatibility issues between different versions of SAP systems or components.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Mode Settings: Review the settings where the error occurred and ensure that only the supported modes are selected. Refer to the documentation for the specific transaction or configuration to understand which modes are valid.
  Transport Management Configuration: If this error occurs