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

PAK178 - Overview

• 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