How To Fix TR778 - Request &1 cannot be changed: Incorrect system or wrong naming convention

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 778

• Message text: Request &1 cannot be changed: Incorrect system or wrong naming convention

What causes this issue?

You cannot change request &V1& in this SAP System because it does not
follow the naming convention for requests in this system. The first
three characters of the request name must be the system name and the
fourth character must be <LS>K</>.
The only exceptions are delivery transports and preliminary
corrections, which have to begin with <LS>SAP</>, and piece lists,
whose names you can choose, as long as they do not conflict with the
naming conventions.

System Response

The function terminates.

How to fix this error?

Choose a request that has been created in this SAP System.
Check whether the Change and Transport System has been initialized
correctly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR778 - Request &1 cannot be changed: Incorrect system or wrong naming convention ?

  The SAP error message TR778 indicates that a transport request cannot be changed due to an incorrect system or a wrong naming convention. This typically occurs in the context of transport management within SAP, where changes to transport requests are restricted based on certain criteria.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect System: The transport request may be associated with a different system than the one you are currently working in. For example, if you are trying to modify a transport request that was created in a development system while you are in a quality assurance or production system, you will encounter this error.
  
  
  Wrong Naming Convention: SAP has specific naming conventions for transport requests. If the transport request does not adhere to these conventions, it may be flagged as invalid. This can happen if the request ID is malformed or if it does not follow the expected format.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the System: Ensure that you are in the correct SAP system where the transport request was created. You can do this by checking the system ID and client number in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  Verify Transport Request: Confirm that the transport request you are trying to modify is indeed the correct one. You can do this by checking the details of the transport request in the Transport Organizer (transaction code SE09 or SE10).
  
  
  Naming Convention: Ensure that the transport request ID follows the correct naming conventions. Typically, transport requests should start with a specific prefix (like "K" for customizing requests or "D" for development requests) and should be followed by a numeric identifier.
  
  
  Authorization: Make sure you have the necessary authorizations to modify the transport request. If you lack the required permissions, you may need to contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  Transport Management System (TMS): If the issue persists, check the configuration of the Transport Management System (TMS) to ensure that it is set up correctly. You can access TMS configuration through transaction code STMS.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE09: Transport Organizer (for workbench requests)
  SE10: Transport Organizer (for customizing requests)
  STMS: Transport Management System
  
  
  
  Transport Request Types: Understand the different types of transport requests (Workbench requests, Customizing requests) and their purposes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to transport requests and error TR778. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on transport management and error handling.
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.