How To Fix OT158 - EPS file &1 does not exist in transport subdirectory EPS/out

OT158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 158

• Message text: EPS file &1 does not exist in transport subdirectory EPS/out

What causes this issue?

EPS file &v1& does not exist in the transport subdirectory EPS/out of
the target host specified in RFC destination &v2&.

System Response

The EPS file transfer is not performed.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the EPS file exists in the transport subdirectory
EPS/out.

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 OT158 - EPS file &1 does not exist in transport subdirectory EPS/out ?

  The SAP error message OT158 indicates that the system is unable to find a transport request file in the specified transport subdirectory (EPS/out). This typically occurs during the transport of objects between SAP systems, such as when you are trying to release or import a transport request.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transport File: The transport file specified in the error message does not exist in the EPS/out directory. This could be due to a failed transport export or a manual deletion of the file.
  Incorrect Transport Directory: The transport directory may not be correctly configured in the system settings.
  Transport Request Not Released: The transport request may not have been properly released, leading to the absence of the required files.
  File System Issues: There may be issues with the file system, such as permissions or disk space problems, preventing the creation or access of transport files.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the EPS/out Directory: Navigate to the transport directory on the file