How To Fix TK870 - Select a valid object type (lockable objects only)

TK870 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 870

• Message text: Select a valid object type (lockable objects only)

What causes this issue?

You have entered an object type that is not managed by the object
directory.
This program lets you select objects from the object directory, and
include them in a request.
You cannot use this program to select objects not managed by the object
directory.

System Response

The system rejects your entry.

How to fix this error?

If you want to enter one of the following types of objects in the
request
R3TR TABU <table name>
R3TR TDAT <object name>
R3TR VDAT <view name>
R3TR CDAT <view cluster name>
non-lockable logical objects,
then use one of the following options:
Request editor (double-click the request)
Copy the objects from another request (if it exists).

Procedure for System Administrators

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 TK870 - Select a valid object type (lockable objects only) ?

  The SAP error message TK870: Select a valid object type (lockable objects only) typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action that requires a lockable object type, but the object type you have selected is not valid for that operation. This error is often encountered in transaction codes related to transport management, such as when working with transport requests or managing objects in the Transport Organizer.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Object Type: The object type you are trying to select is not a lockable object. In SAP, only certain object types can be locked for transport or modification.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the selection of valid object types.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or lock the selected object type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Valid Object Type: Ensure that you are selecting an object type that is lockable. Common lockable object types include:
  
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