How To Fix TK472 - This request type may not be protected.

TK472 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 472

• Message text: This request type may not be protected.

What causes this issue?

You cannot protect the request/task &V1&, since this function is only
allowed for Transport Organizer requests and tasks.
Technical information:
The technical function code for the request type is "&V2&".

System Response

The function was not executed.

How to fix this error?

Check the request type of the edited request/task.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK472 - This request type may not be protected. ?

  The SAP error message TK472 ("This request type may not be protected") typically occurs in the context of transport requests in the SAP system. This error indicates that the transport request you are trying to process is not allowed to be protected, which can happen for several reasons.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transport Request Type: The transport request type you are trying to use may not be configured to allow protection. For example, certain types of requests (like customizing requests) may have restrictions on protection.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions on the transport request.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured in such a way that certain requests are not allowed to be protected due to business rules or policies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transport Request Type: Verify the type of transport request you are working with. Ensure that it is a type that can be protected. You can check this in the