How To Fix PU718 - Unknown import option: &1

PU718 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

• Message number: 718

• Message text: Unknown import option: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PU718 - Unknown import option: &1 ?

  The SAP error message PU718 "Unknown import option: &1" typically occurs during the import of data or configuration settings in SAP, particularly when using tools like the SAP Transport Management System (TMS) or during the import of transport requests. The error indicates that the system has encountered an import option that it does not recognize or that is not valid.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Import Option: The import option specified in the transport request or during the import process is not recognized by the system.
  Version Mismatch: The transport request may have been created in a different version of SAP or a different system landscape that does not support the specified import option.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the transport management system or the system landscape that lead to this error.
  Corrupted Transport Request: The transport request itself may be corrupted or improperly configured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Import Options: Review the import options specified in the transport