How To Fix TK199 - Repaired objects still exist in other repairs: Import protection active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Repaired objects still exist in other repairs: Import protection active

What causes this issue?

When you confirmed the repair &V1&, the system discovered that some
objects (or sub-objects of the same TADIR object) appear in other
unconfirmed repairs in the same request &V2&, or in other requests.
The import protection on these objects is not lifted when the repair
&V1& is confirmed; instead it is lifted when the last request is
released, or when the last repair is confirmed.

System Response

Repair &V1& was confirmed successfully.

How to fix this error?

No further action is required. The import protection on these objects
is lifted later.
To see whether import protection is activated for the objects of a task
or request, go to the initial screen of the <DS:TRAN.SE09>Transport
Organizer</> and choose:
<LS>Goto</> -> <LS>Transport Organizer tools</> -> <LS>Objects in
Requests</> -> <LS>Analyze Objects in Requests/Tasks</>.
After you enter a task or request, a list of its objects appears. The
detail display shows whether the repair flag is set: Import protection
(for all sub-objects of a main object) is activated only if the repair
flag is set.
You can also display the list of all objects in a task or request from
the request overview of the Transport Organizer by choosing
<LS>Request/task</> -> <LS>Object list
</> -> <LS>Object directory entries</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK199 - Repaired objects still exist in other repairs: Import protection active ?

  The SAP error message TK199, which states "Repaired objects still exist in other repairs: Import protection active," typically occurs during the transport of changes in the SAP system. This error indicates that there are objects that have been repaired in one transport request but are still present in other transport requests, and the system is preventing the import of the transport request due to potential conflicts.
  Cause:
  
  Conflicting Changes: The error arises when an object has been modified in multiple transport requests. If one transport request contains a repair (a change made to correct an issue), and another transport request also contains changes to the same object, the system will block the import to avoid overwriting or conflicting changes.
  Import Protection: SAP has a mechanism called "import protection" that prevents the import of a transport request if it would overwrite changes that have been made in other transport requests.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TK199 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Conflicting Transport Requests:
  
  Use transaction code SE01 (Transport Organizer) or SE09 (Workbench Organizer) to check the transport requests that contain the conflicting objects.
  Look for the objects that are causing the conflict and identify all transport requests that include these objects.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Changes:
  
  Review the changes made in the conflicting transport requests. Determine if the changes can be merged or if one of the requests can be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transport Requests:
  
  If possible, you can either:
  
  Remove the conflicting objects from one of the transport requests.
  Create a new transport request that consolidates the necessary changes.
  If the changes are not needed, you can delete the transport request that is causing the conflict.
  
  
  
  
  
  Re-import the Transport Request:
  
  After resolving the conflicts, attempt to re-import the transport request that was initially blocked.
  
  
  
  Use Transport Management System (TMS):
  
  If you are using TMS, ensure that the transport routes and layers are correctly configured to avoid such conflicts in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transport Layer: Understanding how transport layers work in SAP can help prevent such issues. Ensure that the transport layers are set up correctly.
  Change Management: Implementing a robust change management process can help track changes and avoid conflicts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or solutions for this specific error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TK199 error and successfully import your transport request.