How To Fix PU678 - tp import of attached requests ended with return code &1

PU678 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

• Message number: 678

• Message text: tp import of attached requests ended with return code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PU678 - tp import of attached requests ended with return code &1 ?

  The SAP error message PU678 indicates that the transport request import process has ended with a return code that is not zero, which typically signifies that there was an issue during the import of the transport request. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and finding a solution involves several steps.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing Objects: The transport request may contain objects that are missing in the target system.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other transport requests that have not been imported yet.
  Authorization Issues: The user performing the import may not have the necessary authorizations to import certain objects.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the target system that prevent the import from completing successfully.
  Transport Directory Issues: Problems with the transport directory or transport files can also lead to this error.
  System Lock: The target system might be locked for transport imports due to ongoing activities or maintenance.
  
  Solutions:
  
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