How To Fix PU181 - Post-import methods called without specified client

PU181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Post-import methods called without specified client

What causes this issue?

The post-import methods for request &V1& were called without a client.
This may have been caused by a program error.

System Response

The post-import methods are canceled.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PU181 - Post-import methods called without specified client ?

  The SAP error message PU181 ("Post-import methods called without specified client") typically occurs during the import of transport requests in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is trying to execute post-import methods (like those defined in the transport request) without a specific client being defined. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Client Specification: The transport request is being imported into a system where the client is not specified, or the client is not set correctly in the transport management system.
  Transport Request Configuration: The transport request may not have been configured properly, leading to issues during the import process.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom post-import methods defined in the transport request, they may not be handling client specifications correctly.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured to handle post-import methods properly, especially in a multi-client environment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Specify the Client: