How To Fix TK515 - Target client has not been changed

TK515 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 515

• Message text: Target client has not been changed

What causes this issue?

The target client of the request "&V1&" could not be changed because
no new, different client was specified. The function was cancelled.

System Response

The target client was not changed.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK515 - Target client has not been changed ?

  The SAP error message TK515 ("Target client has not been changed") typically occurs when you are trying to perform a client copy or a client transport operation, and the system detects that the target client is the same as the source client. This situation can arise in various scenarios, such as when using transaction codes like SCCL (Client Copy) or SCC9 (Client Transport).
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the operation you are attempting to perform requires a different target client than the source client. The system is designed to prevent operations that would not make sense, such as copying or transporting data to the same client.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TK515 error, you should ensure that you are specifying a different target client than the source client. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Client Numbers: Verify the client numbers you are using for the source and target. Make sure they are different.
  
  
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