How To Fix TP129 - Export from non-ABAP system - only object type FILE is permitted.

TP129 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TP - Transport Control

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Export from non-ABAP system - only object type FILE is permitted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TP129 - Export from non-ABAP system - only object type FILE is permitted. ?

  The SAP error message TP129 indicates that there is an issue with the transport of objects from a non-ABAP system. Specifically, it states that only the object type FILE is permitted for export from such systems. This typically occurs when you are trying to transport objects that are not compatible with the transport system of SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-ABAP System: The error arises when you attempt to export objects from a non-ABAP system (like a Java system) using the transport management system (TMS) that is primarily designed for ABAP objects.
  Object Type: The transport system is configured to allow only certain object types to be exported from non-ABAP systems, and in this case, it only allows the FILE object type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Types: Ensure that you are only trying to export objects of type FILE from the non-ABAP system. If you need to transport other types of objects, you may need to use a different