How To Fix PU187 - Termination of post-import methods after TRBATC communication error

PU187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Termination of post-import methods after TRBATC communication error

What causes this issue?

During post-import methods for the request &V1&, there was a
communication error between the transport control program tp and the
SAP System (missing entries in the table TRBATC).
Such errors should not occur normally. It may be the case that entries
were deleted from the table TRBATC manually.

System Response

The post-import methods for the request &V1& were terminated.

How to fix this error?

First, repeat the import of the request &V1&.
If the error persists, search for Notes in the SAPNet - R/3 Front End
for the keyword
<ZH>PU187</>
If you cannot find a suitable note, contact the SAP Hotline.
RESET B1

Procedure for System Administrators

To ensure the smooth operation of the Change and transport System (CTS)
no manual changes are allowed to be made to the contents of the
communication tables TRBAT and TRBATC.
SAP recommends only making manual changes to the contents of these
tables when requested to by SAP Customer Support in exceptional
situations (previous serious errors).
Manual maintenance of these tables is protected by the CTS
administration authorization (authorization object S_CTS_ADMI). SAP
recommends giving this authorization to selected users only.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PU187 - Termination of post-import methods after TRBATC communication error ?

  The SAP error message PU187, which indicates a "Termination of post-import methods after TRBATC communication error," typically occurs during the transport of changes in the SAP system. This error is related to issues with the transport layer, particularly when there are problems with communication between the transport directory and the transport management system.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the transport directory.
  Transport Directory Issues: The transport directory may be corrupted or not properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user performing the transport may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the transport.
  Transport Configuration: Incorrect transport configuration settings in the Transport Management System (TMS).
  System Lock: The target system may be locked or not available for the transport operation.
  Transport Request Issues: The transport request itself may be incomplete or corrupted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there are no network issues between the systems involved in the transport.
  Verify Transport Directory: