How To Fix TN378 - Queue does not require control file SORTTABS.LST to be expanded

TN378 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TN - Support Package Manager (SPAM) Messages

• Message number: 378

• Message text: Queue does not require control file SORTTABS.LST to be expanded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TN378 - Queue does not require control file SORTTABS.LST to be expanded ?

  The SAP error message TN378 indicates that the queue does not require the control file SORTTABS.LST to be expanded. This message typically arises in the context of SAP's transport management system (TMS) or when dealing with transport requests and queues.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Queue Configuration: The transport queue may not be configured correctly, or it may not require the specific control file for processing.
  Transport Directory Issues: There may be issues with the transport directory or the files within it, leading to confusion about whether the control file needs to be expanded.
  System Configuration: The system may be misconfigured, leading to unnecessary attempts to expand the control file.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TN378 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Queue Status: Verify the status of the transport queue. Ensure that it is correctly configured and that there are no pending requests that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  Review Transport Directory: Check