How To Fix OT157 - Transport subdirectory EPS/out does not exist

OT157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OT - SAP Online Correction Support (SOCS)

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Transport subdirectory EPS/out does not exist

What causes this issue?

The transport subdirectory EPS/out of the target host specified in the
RFC destination &v1& cannot be accessed.

System Response

The EPS file transfer is not performed.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the transport subdirectory EPS/out exists, and create
it if required.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OT157 - Transport subdirectory EPS/out does not exist ?

  The SAP error message OT157, which states "Transport subdirectory EPS/out does not exist," typically occurs when the transport directory structure is not properly set up or is missing the required subdirectory for transport requests. This can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect configuration, missing directories, or issues with the transport management system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Directory: The EPS/out directory is missing from the transport directory structure.
  Incorrect Configuration: The transport directory may not be correctly configured in the system.
  File System Issues: There may be file system issues, such as permissions or disk space problems, preventing the creation of the necessary directories.
  Transport Directory Not Initialized: The transport directory may not have been initialized properly during system setup.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OT157 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Directory Structure:
  
  Navigate to the transport directory (usually located at /usr/sap/trans).
  Verify that the EPS/out subdirectory exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Directory:
  
  If the