How To Fix TK258 - Object lists can only be added to requests and not to tasks

TK258 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Object lists can only be added to requests and not to tasks

What causes this issue?

You tried to include an object list in a task. Object lists can only be
included in requests.

System Response

The function is not executed.

How to fix this error?

Choose a request and include the object list in it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK258 - Object lists can only be added to requests and not to tasks ?

  The SAP error message TK258 ("Object lists can only be added to requests and not to tasks") typically occurs when you are trying to add an object list to a transport task instead of a transport request. In SAP, transport requests and transport tasks are part of the transport management system, which is used to move changes between different environments (like development, quality assurance, and production).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because:
  
  In SAP, object lists (which contain the objects you want to transport, such as programs, function modules, etc.) can only be associated with transport requests. Transport tasks are meant for individual changes and are not designed to hold object lists.
  You might be trying to add an object list to a transport task directly, which is not allowed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Create a Transport Request: If you haven't already, create a transport request. This is where you can add