How To Fix SCTC_SC178 - TMS ALOG Files deleted

SCTC_SC178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTC_SC - CTC System Copy

• Message number: 178

• Message text: TMS ALOG Files deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTC_SC178 - TMS ALOG Files deleted ?

  The SAP error message SCTC_SC178 indicates that TMS (Transport Management System) ALOG (Application Log) files have been deleted. This can occur for various reasons, such as system maintenance, manual deletion, or issues with the transport system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deletion: ALOG files may have been manually deleted by an administrator or during a cleanup process.
  System Maintenance: Regular maintenance tasks or automated jobs may have removed old ALOG files.
  Transport System Issues: Problems with the transport system configuration or execution may lead to the deletion of these logs.
  File System Issues: Disk space issues or file system corruption could also lead to unexpected deletions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transport Logs: Review the transport logs to identify any recent activities that may have led to the deletion of ALOG files.
  Restore from Backup: If the ALOG files are critical for your operations, consider restoring them from a backup if available.
  Reconfigure TMS: Ensure that the Transport Management System is correctly configured. Check the