How To Fix STRALAN_MSAG451 - Directory (DIR_TRANS)/tmp does not contain any SAR files

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STRALAN_MSAG - Language Transport Messages

• Message number: 451

• Message text: Directory (DIR_TRANS)/tmp does not contain any SAR files

What causes this issue?

Transaction SMLT can be used to unpack SAP files only
if they are in directory $(DIR_TRANS)/tmp.

System Response

Reason &v1&
1: Wrong EPS subdirectory
2: Error in SAPGPARAM
4: No authorization
5: Error when accessing the directory
7: No patches in the directory

How to fix this error?

Copy the SAP files in question to the directory
$(DIR_TRANS)/tmp and, if necessary, modify the authorizations for the
user
SIDADM.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STRALAN_MSAG451 - Directory (DIR_TRANS)/tmp does not contain any SAR files ?

  The SAP error message STRALAN_MSAG451 indicates that the directory specified (in this case, DIR_TRANS/tmp) does not contain any SAR files. SAR files are archive files used by SAP for transporting and managing software components, support packages, and other related files.
  Cause:
  
  No SAR Files Present: The most straightforward cause is that there are simply no SAR files in the specified directory.
  Incorrect Directory Path: The directory path may be incorrectly configured, leading to the system looking in the wrong location.
  File Deletion: SAR files may have been deleted or moved from the directory.
  Permissions Issue: The user or process trying to access the directory may not have the necessary permissions to view the files.
  Transport Directory Configuration: The transport directory may not be set up correctly in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Directory Contents: Verify that the directory DIR_TRANS/tmp actually contains SAR files. You can do this by navigating to the directory on the server and listing its contents.
  Correct Directory Path: Ensure that the directory path is correctly configured in the SAP system. You can check the transport directory settings in transaction RZ10 or RZ11.
  Restore SAR Files: If SAR files are missing, you may need to restore them from a backup or re-download them from the SAP Service Marketplace.
  Check Permissions: Ensure that the user or process has the necessary permissions to access the directory and its contents. You may need to adjust file system permissions.
  Transport Directory Configuration: Verify the transport directory configuration in the SAP system. You can check the settings in transaction SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) or SE09 (Transport Organizer).
  Check for Errors in Logs: Review the system logs for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to transport issues or the specific error message for any additional guidance or patches.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for information on managing transport directories and SAR files.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.