How To Fix OT178 - EPS PAT file for package &1 does not exist


OT178 - Overview

  • 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

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  • What causes this issue?

    The consistency check revealed that EPS PAT file &v2& does not exist
    for package &v1&.

    System Response

    An inconsistent state exists.

    How to fix this error?

    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

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 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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