How To Fix APB_LAUNCHPAD118 - Entry in table TADIR missing; please trigger transport

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_LAUNCHPAD - Launchpad

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Entry in table TADIR missing; please trigger transport

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APB_LAUNCHPAD118 - Entry in table TADIR missing; please trigger transport ?

  The SAP error message APB_LAUNCHPAD118 indicates that there is a missing entry in the TADIR table, which is responsible for storing information about the transport objects in the SAP system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to access a launchpad or a specific application that relies on a transport object that has not been properly transported or is missing from the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transport Entry: The specific transport object (like a Fiori app, tile, or other UI component) has not been transported to the current system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the launchpad or application may not be set up correctly, leading to missing references in the TADIR table.
  Development and Production Environment Mismatch: If the object was created in a development environment but not transported to the production environment, it will lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Trigger Transport: 
  
  Identify the missing transport object. You can do this by checking the transport logs