How To Fix PU818 - Error when changing sapnames file if user &

PU818 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

• Message number: 818

• Message text: Error when changing sapnames file if user &

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when attempting to change the Sapnames file of user
&V1&.
If this error can be reproduced, the syntax of the Sapnames file of
user &V1& is probably incorrect.
This may be caused by operating system problems, such as an overloaded
hard disk or NFS partitions.

System Response

Depending on the type of error, you may have lost data. This loss of
data affects the functions of the <LS>Overview of Transports and
Repairs</> (right half of the initial Transport Organizer screen).

How to fix this error?

Inform the system administrator.
Sapnames files have a line-based structure. Each request/repair can
appear only once in each file. The request number always appears at the
start of a line.
Double entries are errors and must be removed.
Any severely corrupt files must be deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PU818 - Error when changing sapnames file if user & ?

  The SAP error message PU818 typically occurs when there is an issue with the SAP names file, particularly when trying to change or update it for a user. This error can arise due to various reasons, including permission issues, incorrect configurations, or system inconsistencies.
  Cause of PU818 Error
  
  User Permissions: The user attempting to change the SAP names file may not have the necessary authorizations or permissions to perform this action.
  File Locking: The SAP names file may be locked by another process or user, preventing changes from being made.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the SAP system or the specific user profile.
  System Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the user master data or other related tables.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the PU818 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to change the SAP names file. This may involve checking roles and profiles