How To Fix TR270 - Flag 'Current settings' is only allowed for category CUST

TR270 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 270

• Message text: Flag 'Current settings' is only allowed for category CUST

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR270 - Flag 'Current settings' is only allowed for category CUST ?

  The SAP error message TR270, which states "Flag 'Current settings' is only allowed for category CUST," typically occurs in the context of transport requests in SAP. This error indicates that you are trying to use the "Current settings" flag for a transport request that is not categorized as a customization (CUST) request.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are attempting to transport objects that are not classified under the customization category (CUST) but are trying to set the "Current settings" flag.
  The transport request is of a different category, such as "Workbench" (DEVC) or "Other" (e.g., transport of data).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transport Request Type:
  
  Verify the type of transport request you are working with. If it is not a customization request, you cannot use the "Current settings" flag.
  
  
  
  Change the Transport Request:
  
  If you need to transport customization settings, create a new transport request of the type "CUST" and include