How To Fix 29820 - Session &: copied client & not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 820

• Message text: Session &: copied client & not defined

What causes this issue?

You want to copy BOM data from a sequential file to your SAP System.
The client copied from batch input session &V1& is client &V2&. This
client is not defined.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Contact the person who wrote the transfer program for your company.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29820 - Session &: copied client & not defined ?

  The SAP error message "29820 Session &: copied client & not defined" typically occurs during the process of client copy or when trying to access a client that has not been properly defined in the system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified client in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Client Not Defined: The client you are trying to access or copy does not exist in the system or is not properly defined in the client settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to the client copy process.
  Transport Issues: If the client was copied from another system, there may have been issues with the transport of client settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified client.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Client Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SCC4 to check the list of clients defined in the system. Ensure that the client you are trying to access or copy is listed and properly configured.
  If the client is missing, you may need to create it or check the client copy logs for any errors.
  
  
  
  Review Client Copy Logs:
  
  If the error occurred during a client copy, review the logs for the client copy process to identify any issues that may have occurred during the copy.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the client. Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they have the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure or Recreate Client:
  
  If the client is not defined, you may need to recreate it using the client creation process. This can be done through transaction SCC4 or using the client copy tools.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, restarting the SAP system may help resolve temporary issues related to client definitions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCC4: Client Administration
  SCCL: Client Copy (Local)
  SCC3: Client Copy (Remote)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on client management and troubleshooting client copy issues.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or consult SAP support for further assistance.