How To Fix PAK178 - Package &3 of development object &1 &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAK - Package API / Package Tools

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Package &3 of development object &1 &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Package &V3& of the used development object &V1& &V2& does not exist (no
TDEVC and/or no TADIR entry exists).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Create package &V3& in the respective development system if TDEVC and
TADIR entries do not exist.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAK178 - Package &3 of development object &1 &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PAK178 indicates that a specific package associated with a development object (like a program, function module, or class) does not exist. This error typically arises during transport or when trying to access or modify a development object that is linked to a package that has not been created or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Package: The package specified in the error message does not exist in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: The package may not have been transported correctly from the development system to the quality or production system.
  Deletion: The package might have been deleted or is in a state that makes it unavailable.
  Incorrect Package Assignment: The development object may have been assigned to a package that is not valid or has been incorrectly referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Package Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SE80 or SE11 to check if the package exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the assignment of the development object.
  
  
  
  Correct Package Assignment:
  
  If the package exists but is not correctly assigned, you can reassign the development object to a valid package using transaction SE80 or SE11.
  Open the development object and change its package assignment to a valid package.
  
  
  
  Transport the Package:
  
  If the package is supposed to exist but is missing in the target system, ensure that the transport request containing the package has been released and imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  Review the transport logs to identify any issues that may have occurred during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team. They can help check the system configuration and transport settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on package management and transport processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PAK178 error and implement a solution to resolve it.