How To Fix TP381 - Error when activating shadow nametabs

TP381 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TP - Transport Control

• Message number: 381

• Message text: Error when activating shadow nametabs

What causes this issue?

An error occurred during the activation of at least one shadow nametab.
The tables that could not be activated are listed in the log file at
the end of each activation method.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

TP381 - Details

• The SAP error message TP381 typically occurs when there is an issue with activating shadow name tables (nametabs) in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including inconsistencies in the database, issues with the transport directory, or problems with the configuration of the shadow instance.
  Cause of TP381 Error
  
  Inconsistent Database State: The database may be in an inconsistent state, which can prevent the activation of shadow nametabs.
  Transport Directory Issues: Problems with the transport directory or transport requests can lead to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings for the shadow instance or the transport system can also trigger this error.
  Missing or Corrupted Files: If the necessary files for the nametabs are missing or corrupted, the activation process may fail.
  
  Solution Steps
  
  
  Check Database Consistency:
  
  Use transaction codes like DB02 or DBACOCKPIT to check the database for inconsistencies.
  Run database consistency checks and repair any issues found.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Directory:
  
  Ensure that the transport directory