How To Fix DDLS055 - Problem while reading TADIR entry for & & (RC = &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Problem while reading TADIR entry for & & (RC = &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDLS055 - Problem while reading TADIR entry for & & (RC = &) ?

  The SAP error message DDLS055 indicates that there is a problem while reading the TADIR entry for a specific object. TADIR is a database table in SAP that stores information about the development objects in the system, including their type, name, and package. The error message typically includes placeholders for the object type, object name, and return code (RC).
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing TADIR Entry: The object you are trying to access may not have a corresponding entry in the TADIR table.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to read the TADIR entry.
  Corrupted TADIR Entries: There may be corrupted or inconsistent entries in the TADIR table.
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported, there may be issues with the transport that caused the TADIR entry to be incomplete or missing.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues affecting the ability to read from the TADIR table.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DDLS055 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check TADIR Entry:
  
  Use transaction SE11 to view the TADIR table and check if the entry for the specified object exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to recreate the object or transport it again.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the TADIR table and the specific object.
  
  
  
  Repair TADIR Entries:
  
  If you suspect that there are corrupted entries, you may need to repair or delete the problematic entries. This should be done with caution and ideally under the guidance of a Basis consultant.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue is related to a transport, check the transport logs for errors and ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a database consistency check to identify and resolve any underlying database issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE38 (ABAP Program).
  TADIR Table Structure: Familiarize yourself with the structure of the TADIR table to understand what information is stored and how it relates to your objects.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the DDLS055 error in your SAP system.