How To Fix TK208 - TADIR key cannot be included in the object directory

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 208

• Message text: TADIR key cannot be included in the object directory

What causes this issue?

The object directory entry could not be written because its key could
not be included in the object directory. You probably specified the key
of a component object or parts of the key are empty (SPACE).

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

A complete TADIR key consists of:
PGMID : Transport type (R3TR, R3OB, ...)
OBJECT : Object type (PROG, DTEL, DOMA, ...)
OBJ_NAME: Name of the transport object
Example: LIMU REPO <REPID> (is a component object)
R3TR PROG <REPID> (is the corresponding TADIR entry)

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid TADIR key.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK208 - TADIR key cannot be included in the object directory ?

  The SAP error message TK208 indicates that there is an issue with the TADIR (Object Directory) entry for a specific object. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to include an object in the object directory that does not meet the necessary criteria or when there is a problem with the object itself.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Object Type: The object type you are trying to include may not be valid or recognized by the system.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify entries in the TADIR.
  Incorrect Object Name: The object name or key may be incorrectly specified or formatted.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or problems with the transport directory.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Type and Name: Ensure that the object type and name you are trying to include are correct and valid.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations