How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG162 - Error while reading TADIR (&1/&2/&3); rc=&4

/STMC/CR_MSG162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Error while reading TADIR (&1/&2/&3); rc=&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG162 - Error while reading TADIR (&1/&2/&3); rc=&4 ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG162 indicates that there was an error while reading the TADIR table, which is a key table in SAP that stores information about the objects in the SAP system, such as programs, function modules, and other development objects. The message typically includes parameters that provide more context about the error, such as the object type, object name, and return code.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to read the TADIR table or the specific object.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the TADIR table or related tables.
  Transport Issues: If the error occurs during a transport process, it may indicate that the transport request is not correctly configured or that there are missing objects.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or settings that affect how objects are read from the