How To Fix ERP_MKTTG_XPRA043 - Reading of TADIR record for extension index &1 failed with return code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ERP_MKTTG_XPRA - Messages for XPRA ERP_MKTTG_XPRA

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Reading of TADIR record for extension index &1 failed with return code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ERP_MKTTG_XPRA043 - Reading of TADIR record for extension index &1 failed with return code &2 ?

  The SAP error message ERP_MKTTG_XPRA043 indicates that there was an issue reading a TADIR record for an extension index. The TADIR table in SAP is used to store information about the objects in the SAP system, including their development class, object type, and other metadata. The error message specifies that the reading of a TADIR record failed, and it provides a return code that can help diagnose the issue.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing or Incomplete TADIR Entries: The TADIR table may not have the necessary entries for the extension index being accessed.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to read the TADIR entries.
  Corrupted TADIR Records: There may be corruption in the TADIR table or related database issues.
  Transport Issues: If the system is in a transport landscape, there may be issues with the transport of objects that affect the TADIR entries.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check TADIR Entries:
  
  Use transaction SE11 to view the TADIR table and check if the required entries exist for the extension index in question.
  If entries are missing, you may need to recreate them or transport them from another system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the TADIR table and the related objects. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the database to identify any corruption or inconsistencies. You can use transaction DB02 or DBACOCKPIT for this purpose.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue is related to transport, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport of objects. You can use transaction STMS to review transport logs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message, return code, and any relevant logs or screenshots.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  TADIR Table: Contains metadata about development objects in SAP.
  Return Codes: The return code provided in the error message can give more context about the nature of the failure. Common return codes can indicate specific issues (e.g., record not found, authorization failure).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and ST22 (Dump Analysis) for troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error related to the TADIR record reading failure.