How To Fix TK887 - You specified an invalid target package

TK887 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 887

• Message text: You specified an invalid target package

What causes this issue?

The target package &V1& is not valid, since it only contains local or
private objects.

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?

Enter a different target package.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK887 - You specified an invalid target package ?

  The SAP error message TK887, which states "You specified an invalid target package," typically occurs when you are trying to transport objects (like programs, function modules, etc.) to a target package that is either not valid or does not exist in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Package: The target package you specified does not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Package Name: There may be a typo or formatting issue in the package name you provided.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access or transport to the specified package.
  Package Status: The package might be in a status that does not allow transports (e.g., it could be a local package).
  Transport Layer Issues: The transport layer associated with the package may not be correctly configured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Package Name: Double-check the package name for any typos or formatting errors. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and follows the naming conventions.
  Check Package Existence: Use transaction SE80