How To Fix /SMB/UTILITY121 - /SMB/BB_LIB_I: Unknown tar.sys. &1 assigned to OBJID &2 (-> client copy?)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/UTILITY -

• Message number: 121

• Message text: /SMB/BB_LIB_I: Unknown tar.sys. &1 assigned to OBJID &2 (-> client copy?)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/UTILITY121 - /SMB/BB_LIB_I: Unknown tar.sys. &1 assigned to OBJID &2 (-> client copy?) ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/UTILITY121 /SMB/BB_LIB_I: Unknown tar.sys. &1 assigned to OBJID &2 (-> client copy?) typically indicates an issue related to the transport system or the client copy process in SAP. This error can occur when the system is unable to recognize a transport object or when there is a mismatch in the transport directory.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unknown Transport Object: The error suggests that the system is trying to reference a transport object (tar.sys) that is not recognized or does not exist in the transport directory.
  Client Copy Issues: This error can also arise during a client copy process if the system is trying to copy data related to a transport object that is not available or has not been properly imported.
  Transport Directory Issues: There may be issues with the transport directory configuration or the transport logs, leading to inconsistencies in the transport objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transport Directory: Verify that the transport directory is correctly