How To Fix TK165 - Source client = target client not possible for transports

TK165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Source client = target client not possible for transports

What causes this issue?

The current client is entered as the transport target of your transport
in this system. You cannot transport into the source client.

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 TK165 - Source client = target client not possible for transports ?

  The SAP error message TK165 ("Source client = target client not possible for transports") typically occurs during the transport of objects between clients in an SAP system. This error indicates that the source client and the target client are the same, which is not allowed for transport requests.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to transport a request from a client to itself. In SAP, transport requests are meant to move changes from one client to another (e.g., from a development client to a quality assurance client or production client). Transporting to the same client does not make sense, as there would be no change in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Transport Request: Ensure that you are not trying to transport a request to the same client. Verify the source and target clients in the transport management system (STMS).
  
  
  Select the Correct Target Client: If