How To Fix SCTC_SC182 - R3trans encountered scrap chars (note 718511) for component &1

SCTC_SC182 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTC_SC - CTC System Copy

• Message number: 182

• Message text: R3trans encountered scrap chars (note 718511) for component &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTC_SC182 - R3trans encountered scrap chars (note 718511) for component &1 ?

  The SAP error message SCTC_SC182 indicates that the R3trans tool encountered scrap characters in the transport request for a specific component. This typically occurs during the transport of objects between SAP systems, and it can lead to issues in the transport process.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by:
  
  Invalid Characters: The transport request contains invalid or non-printable characters (scrap characters) that are not recognized by the R3trans tool.
  Encoding Issues: There may be a mismatch in character encoding between the source and target systems.
  Corrupted Transport Files: The transport files may have become corrupted during the export or import process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SCTC_SC182 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Transport Request:
  
  Review the transport request for any invalid characters. You can do this by examining the objects included in the transport request.
  Use transaction code SE01 or SE09 to display the transport request and check for any anomalies.
  
  
  
  Use SAP Note 718511:
  
  Refer to SAP Note 718511, which