Message type: E = Error
Message class: OT - SAP Online Correction Support (SOCS)
Message number: 178
Message text: EPS PAT file for package &1 does not exist
The consistency check revealed that EPS PAT file &v2& does not exist
for package &v1&.
An inconsistent state exists.
To correct this inconsistent state, open a problem message and assign
it to one of the following components:
XX-PROJ-AAK (customer message) if you are a customer
IMFIT_AGS_SPE_SSDA (IT direct) if you are within SAP
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OT178
- EPS PAT file for package &1 does not exist ?The SAP error message OT178 indicates that the EPS (Extended Program Selection) PAT (Package Assignment Table) file for a specific package does not exist. This error typically occurs during the transport of objects or when trying to access a package that has not been properly defined or is missing in the system.
Cause: Missing Package: The specified package does not exist in the system, which can happen if it was never created or if it was deleted. Transport Issues: The transport request that was supposed to create or update the package may not have been imported successfully. Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the transport directory or the transport management system. System Synchronization: If you are working in a landscape with multiple systems (e.g., Development, Quality Assurance, Production), the package may exist in one system but not in another.
Solution: Check Package Existence: Go to transaction SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if
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