How To Fix TR231 - Object & already contains cross-client subobjects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Object & already contains cross-client subobjects

What causes this issue?

The client-specific subobject "&V2&" "&V3&" "&V4&" was entered for the
object "&V1&". However, the object "&V1&" already has cross-client
subobjects.

System Response

The entry was rejected because a combination of client-specific and
cross-client subobjects is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Check the existing subobjects and the object that is to be entered.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR231 - Object & already contains cross-client subobjects ?

  The SAP error message TR231 indicates that an object you are trying to transport already contains cross-client subobjects. This typically occurs when you attempt to include a transport request that has cross-client objects (like certain customizing settings or repository objects) along with client-specific objects in the same transport request.
  Cause:
  
  Cross-Client Objects: The object you are trying to transport is a cross-client object, which means it is not specific to a single client and can be used across multiple clients in the SAP system.
  Mixed Transport Request: The transport request you are working with contains both client-specific and cross-client objects, which is not allowed in a single transport request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Separate Transport Requests:
  
  Create separate transport requests for client-specific and cross-client objects. Ensure that cross-client objects are only included in transport requests that are meant for them.
  
  
  
  Check Object Types:
  
  Review the objects you are trying to transport. Identify which ones are cross-client and which are client-specific. You can do this by checking the object type in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Transport Request:
  
  If you have already created a transport request for the cross-client objects, use that request to transport them separately from the client-specific objects.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transport Request:
  
  If you mistakenly added cross-client objects to a transport request, you can remove them from that request and create a new transport request specifically for those objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's transport management guidelines for best practices on handling transport requests.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transport Management System (TMS): Understanding how TMS works can help you manage transport requests more effectively.
  Object Types: Familiarize yourself with different object types in SAP and their transport characteristics (e.g., customizing vs. repository objects).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TR231 error and successfully manage your transport requests in SAP.