How To Fix ARS_TRN_ADAPTER005 - Retrieval of object directory entry of object &1 &2 failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARS_TRN_ADAPTER - API Release: transport adapter message class

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Retrieval of object directory entry of object &1 &2 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARS_TRN_ADAPTER005 - Retrieval of object directory entry of object &1 &2 failed ?

  The SAP error message ARS_TRN_ADAPTER005 indicates that there was a failure in retrieving the object directory entry for a specified object. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Application Response Monitoring (ARM) or related transaction monitoring processes.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Object: The specified object (e.g., a transaction, program, or function module) does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the system that prevent the retrieval of the object directory entry.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database or inconsistencies in the object directory can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Object Existence:
  
  Check if the object specified in the error message exists in the system. You can use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to search for the object.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to the object and ensure that they are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency:
  
  Run database consistency checks to ensure that there are no issues with the object directory. You can use transaction SE14 (Database Utility) to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the object was recently transported, verify that the transport was successful and that the object is active in the target system. You can check the transport logs for any errors.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after performing the above checks, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE80, SE11, SU53, SE14, SM21
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error.
  Documentation: Review the documentation related to Application Response Monitoring and object directory management in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.