How To Fix PAK404 - Package check is switched off

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAK - Package API / Package Tools

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Package check is switched off

What causes this issue?

The package check is deactivated in the system. For this reason the
check could not be run, even though the option "Also Display Package
Errors" is selected in the Workbench settings.

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?

In the Workbench settings -> ABAP Editor, the option "Also Display
Package Errors from Syntax Check of Source" must be deactivated to
suppress the message.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAK404 - Package check is switched off ?

  The SAP error message PAK404, which states "Package check is switched off," typically occurs in the context of transport management within SAP systems. This message indicates that the system is configured to bypass the package check, which is a mechanism that ensures that transport requests are properly organized and validated before being moved between different environments (e.g., from development to quality assurance or production).
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The package check may be disabled in the transport management system (TMS) settings. This can happen due to specific configurations made by system administrators.
  Transport Request Status: The transport request may not be properly packaged or may not meet the necessary criteria for validation.
  Development Environment: In some cases, during development, the package check might be intentionally turned off to facilitate quicker testing and development cycles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check TMS Configuration:
  
  Go to the Transport Management System (TMS) configuration and verify the settings related to package checks. Ensure that the package check is enabled if it is required for your transport process.
  You can access TMS configuration via transaction code STMS.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Request:
  
  Check the transport request that is causing the error. Ensure that it is properly packaged and that all objects within the request are valid and correctly assigned to a package.
  Use transaction code SE09 or SE10 to review the transport requests.
  
  
  
  Enable Package Check:
  
  If the package check is intentionally turned off and you want to enable it, you may need to adjust the settings in the TMS configuration. This typically requires administrative privileges.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to transport management and package checks for any specific instructions or recommendations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure about making changes to the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transport Management System (TMS): This is the component of SAP that manages the transport of changes between different SAP systems.
  Transport Requests: These are the units of transport that contain changes made in the development environment, which need to be moved to other environments.
  Packages: In SAP, packages are used to group related objects together for transport. Each object in a transport request should belong to a package.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the PAK404 error and ensure that your transport processes are functioning correctly.