How To Fix TK518 - Source client has been changed to &

TK518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Source client has been changed to &

What causes this issue?

The source client of the request "&V2&" has been changed to "&V1&" by
"&V3&".

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK518 - Source client has been changed to & ?

  The SAP error message TK518 indicates that the source client for a transport request has been changed. This typically occurs when a transport request is created in one client and then the source client is modified, which can lead to inconsistencies in the transport request.
  
  Cause:
  
  Client Change: The source client of the transport request has been altered after the transport request was created. This can happen if the transport request is being moved between different clients or if there are changes in the configuration of the transport landscape.
  Transport Directory Issues: There may be issues with the transport directory or the transport management system that cause the source client to be misidentified.
  Manual Changes: Manual changes to the transport request or the client settings can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transport Request: Verify the transport request to ensure that it is correctly assigned to the intended source client. You can do this by checking