How To Fix 29808 - Session &: session record contains no client

29808 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 808

• Message text: Session &: session record contains no client

What causes this issue?

The session header of a sequential file requires general data in order
to create a session, eg. session name, client, user name.
Session &V1& cannot be created because no client was copied to the
session header.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE AD_NA_BATCH

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29808 - Session &: session record contains no client ?

  The SAP error message "29808 Session &: session record contains no client" typically indicates that there is an issue with the session data in the SAP system. This error often arises in the context of batch input sessions or when processing data in the background.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Client Information: The session record does not contain the necessary client information. This can happen if the session was created incorrectly or if there was an issue during the data transfer process.
  Corrupted Session: The session data may be corrupted or incomplete, leading to the absence of client information.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper creation or processing of sessions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Session Data: Review the session data to ensure that it contains the necessary client information. You can do this by going to transaction code SM35 to view the batch input sessions.
  Delete and Recreate Session: If the session is corrupted