This idea has been merged into another idea. To comment or vote on this idea, please visit GMK-I-1147 changing the request type within the request like in classic view.
In SkyView you can't change the request type. So we would have to delete the request and enter it all over again, whereas in classic view that's not necessary.
You can actually do that by checking the box next to the record and at the bottom of the screen choose Update Type and Status.