How To Fix TK161 - Source system = target system not possible for relocation transports

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Source system = target system not possible for relocation transports

What causes this issue?

The current SAP system is entered as the transport target of your
relocation transport. You can relocate objects to another SAP system
only.

System Response

The function terminates.

How to fix this error?

Correct the transport target of your request and repeat the function.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK161 - Source system = target system not possible for relocation transports ?

  The SAP error message TK161 ("Source system = target system not possible for relocation transports") typically occurs during the transport of objects between systems in a landscape where relocation transports are being used. This error indicates that the system is trying to perform a relocation transport where the source and target systems are the same, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are attempting to transport objects from a source system to the same system (i.e., the source and target systems are identical).
  The transport request is configured incorrectly, or the transport route is not set up properly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TK161 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transport Route:
  
  Ensure that the transport route is correctly defined in the Transport Management System (TMS). The source and target systems should be different.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Request:
  
  Verify the transport request you are trying to use. Make sure that it is intended for a different target system and not the same as the source.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transport Method:
  
  If you are trying to move changes within the same system (e.g., from development to production), consider using a different method, such as a direct change or a different transport request that is meant for the same system.
  
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the system configuration in TMS is correct. Sometimes, misconfigurations can lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to transport management for any specific guidelines or updates that may pertain to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transport Management System (TMS): This is the tool used in SAP to manage the transport of objects between different systems in a landscape.
  Transport Requests: These are the containers that hold the changes you want to transport from one system to another.
  Relocation Transport: This is a specific type of transport that allows you to move objects from one system to another, but it requires that the source and target systems be different.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TK161 error and successfully manage your transport requests.