How To Fix TK493 - Only the categories CUST and SYST are allowed here

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 493

• Message text: Only the categories CUST and SYST are allowed here

What causes this issue?

The function may only be called for the request categories CUST and
SYST.

System Response

The function terminates.

How to fix this error?

Use a valid request category as a parameter.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK493 - Only the categories CUST and SYST are allowed here ?

  The SAP error message TK493: Only the categories CUST and SYST are allowed here typically occurs in the context of customizing or configuration within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with transport requests or transport management.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system is expecting a specific category for a transport request, and the category provided does not match the allowed categories. In SAP, transport requests can be categorized into different types, such as:
  
  CUST: Customizing requests, which are used for configuration changes.
  SYST: System requests, which are typically used for system-related changes.
  
  If you attempt to use a different category (e.g., a development request or a workbench request) in a context where only CUST or SYST are permitted, you will encounter this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TK493 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transport Request Type: Ensure that you are using the correct type of transport request. If you are trying to transport