How To Fix PU802 - Type "&" invalid for transport directory

PU802 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Type "&" invalid for transport directory

What causes this issue?

A function module (from function group STRF) was called with invalid
value &V1& for the parameter DIRTYPE.

System Response

Execution of the program was terminated at this point.

How to fix this error?

Contact your SAP system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PU802 - Type "&" invalid for transport directory ?

  The SAP error message PU802, which states "Type '&' invalid for transport directory," typically occurs during transport operations in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the transport directory configuration or the transport request itself.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Transport Directory Configuration: The transport directory may not be correctly set up or may contain invalid entries.
  Incorrect Transport Request Type: The transport request type specified may not be valid or recognized by the system.
  Missing or Corrupted Transport Files: The transport files required for the operation may be missing or corrupted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transport operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transport Directory Configuration:
  
  Verify the transport directory settings in the system. You can check the transport directory configuration using transaction code STMS (Transport Management System).
  Ensure that the transport directory path is correctly defined and accessible.
  
  
  
  Validate Transport Request Type:
  
  Ensure that the transport request type you are trying to