How To Fix TK678 - Request/task &1 has target repository &2 instead of &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 678

• Message text: Request/task &1 has target repository &2 instead of &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK678 - Request/task &1 has target repository &2 instead of &3 ?

  The SAP error message TK678 indicates that a request or task is being directed to a target repository that does not match the expected repository. This typically occurs during transport management processes in SAP, where changes are being moved from one environment to another (e.g., from development to quality assurance or production).
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Target Repository: The transport request is configured to go to a different target repository than intended. This can happen if the transport route is not set up correctly.
  Transport Layer Configuration: The transport layer may not be correctly defined, leading to mismatches in the target repositories.
  Manual Changes: If someone manually changed the target repository in the transport request, it could lead to this error.
  Transport Directory Issues: There may be issues with the transport directory or the transport management system configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TK678 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Transport Request:
  
  Verify the transport request and ensure that it is intended for the correct target repository. You can do this by checking the transport request details in the Transport Organizer (SE09 or SE10).
  
  
  
  Review Transport Layer:
  
  Go to transaction code SE03 and check the transport layer configuration. Ensure that the target repository is correctly defined for the transport layer you are using.
  
  
  
  Adjust Target Repository:
  
  If the target repository is incorrect, you may need to adjust it. This can be done by changing the transport request to point to the correct target repository.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Routes:
  
  Use transaction code STMS to check the transport routes. Ensure that the routes are correctly set up and that the target system is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Transport Management:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, consult with your SAP Basis team or transport management team to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Re-import the Request:
  
  If the request was incorrectly imported, you may need to delete the request from the target system and re-import it after making the necessary corrections.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer
  STMS: Transport Management System
  SE03: Transport Organizer Tools
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on transport management and error handling.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to transport errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the TK678 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.