How To Fix TK838 - A relocation with package change cannot contain a package

TK838 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 838

• Message text: A relocation with package change cannot contain a package

What causes this issue?

The relocation with package change &V2& contains the object &V1&. This
is a package.
The object "package" cannot be moved to another package.

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?

You have three options:
Remove the package from the request.
Create a relocation without package change if you want to change the
original location of a number of objects.
Create a relocation of a complete package if you want to change the
original location of a complete package and its transport layer.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK838 - A relocation with package change cannot contain a package ?

  The SAP error message TK838, which states "A relocation with package change cannot contain a package," typically occurs in the context of handling stock transfers or relocations in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with handling units (HUs) or packages.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you attempt to perform a relocation of stock that involves changing the package type or handling unit, but the system detects that the relocation process is incorrectly configured or that the handling unit is not compatible with the relocation process. Specifically, it indicates that you are trying to relocate stock that is still associated with a package, which is not allowed in this context.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Handling Units: Ensure that the handling units (HUs) involved in the relocation are correctly configured. If you are trying to change the package type, make sure that the stock is not still associated with the