How To Fix /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA797 - Failed saving automatic correction of TDC inconsistencies

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA -

• Message number: 797

• Message text: Failed saving automatic correction of TDC inconsistencies

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA797 - Failed saving automatic correction of TDC inconsistencies ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA797 Failed saving automatic correction of TDC inconsistencies typically relates to issues with the Transport Management System (TMS) in SAP, particularly concerning Transport Directory Consistency (TDC) inconsistencies. This error can occur during transport operations when the system detects inconsistencies in the transport directory.
  Causes:
  
  Transport Directory Issues: The transport directory may have inconsistencies due to failed transports, manual changes, or corruption.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transport may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the correction.
  System Configuration: Misconfiguration in the transport landscape or TMS settings can lead to inconsistencies.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database can also cause issues with saving changes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Transport Directory: Verify the integrity of the transport directory. You can do this by checking the contents of the transport directory and ensuring that all required files are present and not corrupted.
  Run TDC Consistency Check: Use transaction code SE01 or SE09 to check for inconsistencies in the transport requests. You can also use the report RS_TRANSP_CHECK to perform a consistency check.
  Manual Correction: If the automatic correction fails, you may need to manually correct the inconsistencies. This may involve editing transport requests or adjusting entries in the transport directory.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform transport operations. Check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  TMS Configuration: Review the TMS configuration settings to ensure that they are correctly set up. You can access TMS configuration via transaction STMS.
  Database Consistency: If you suspect database issues, consider running database consistency checks or consulting with your database administrator.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed logs and error messages.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to TMS and transport management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SMB/TRANSP_INFRA797 error message.