How To Fix TL418 - No valid TADIR entry found &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TL - Messages for language transports

• Message number: 418

• Message text: No valid TADIR entry found &

What causes this issue?

No valid TADIR entries could be found during the selection of the
export.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TL418 - No valid TADIR entry found & ?

  The SAP error message TL418 ("No valid TADIR entry found") typically indicates that the system is unable to find a valid entry in the TADIR table for the object you are trying to access or execute. The TADIR table is a directory table in SAP that contains information about the various objects in the system, including their type, package, and other metadata.
  Causes:
  
  Missing TADIR Entry: The object you are trying to access does not have a corresponding entry in the TADIR table. This can happen if the object was not properly transported or if it was deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported from one system to another, there may have been an issue during the transport process that caused the TADIR entry to be missing.
  Development Objects: If you are working with custom development objects, they may not have been properly registered in the TADIR table.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the error can also be related to authorization problems where the user does not have the necessary permissions to access the object.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check TADIR Entry: Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the TADIR table for the specific object. You can look for the object type and name to see if it exists.
  Recreate TADIR Entry: If the entry is missing, you may need to recreate it. This can often be done by reactivating the object in the development environment or by transporting it again.
  Transport the Object: If the object is missing due to transport issues, ensure that the transport request containing the object is correctly imported into the target system.
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object. You can use transaction SU53 to check for authorization failures.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the program or transaction that is generating the error to get more insights into what might be going wrong.
  
  Related Information:
  
  TADIR Table: The TADIR table contains entries for all development objects in the SAP system. Each entry includes the object type, name, and package.
  Transport Management System (TMS): Understanding how the transport system works can help in diagnosing issues related to missing objects.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.