How To Fix TK473 - You may not remove protection from this request type.

TK473 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 473

• Message text: You may not remove protection from this request type.

What causes this issue?

The function <LS>Remove protection</> was chosen for request/task &V1&.
This function is only allowed for Transport Organizer requests or
tasks.
Technical information:
The technical function code for the request type is &V2&.

System Response

The function is not executed.

How to fix this error?

Check the request type of the request/task entered.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK473 - You may not remove protection from this request type. ?

  The SAP error message TK473, which states "You may not remove protection from this request type," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify or remove the protection from a transport request that is not allowed to be changed. This is often related to the transport management system (TMS) in SAP, which governs the movement of changes between different environments (like development, quality assurance, and production).
  
  Cause:
  
  Request Type Restrictions: The transport request you are trying to modify may be of a type that is protected from changes. For example, certain requests like "Workbench Requests" or "Customizing Requests" may have restrictions based on their status or type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the transport request or to remove its protection.
  Transport Request Status: The transport request might be in a status that does not allow changes, such as "Released" or "Completed."
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Request Type: Verify the type of