How To Fix TP382 - Termination of activation of shadow nametabs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TP - Transport Control

• Message number: 382

• Message text: Termination of activation of shadow nametabs

What causes this issue?

There was a serious error during the activation of the shadow nametabs.
The error prevented other tables from being activated.
This is usually a database access problem, or a memory problem.
Read the last message with the number '399'.

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 TP382 - Termination of activation of shadow nametabs ?

  The SAP error message TP382, which indicates "Termination of activation of shadow nametabs," typically occurs during the activation of shadow name tables in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including issues with the transport directory, inconsistencies in the database, or problems with the transport layer.
  Causes:
  
  Transport Directory Issues: Problems with the transport directory can lead to failures in activating shadow name tables.
  Database Inconsistencies: If there are inconsistencies in the database, it may prevent the successful activation of the shadow name tables.
  Transport Layer Problems: Issues with the transport layer configuration or missing transport requests can also trigger this error.
  System Configuration: Incorrect system configuration or missing authorizations can lead to activation failures.
  Lock Entries: If there are lock entries in the database that prevent the activation process from completing, this error may occur.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Transport Directory: Ensure that the transport directory is correctly configured and that all necessary files are present.
  Database Consistency Check: Run database consistency checks to identify and resolve any inconsistencies. You can use transaction codes like DB02 or DB14 to check the database status.
  Review Transport Layer: Verify the transport layer configuration and ensure that all required transport requests are available and correctly configured.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the activation has the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  Clear Lock Entries: Use transaction SM12 to check for and clear any lock entries that may be causing the issue.
  Re-run Activation: After addressing the above issues, try re-running the activation process to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE09 (Transport Organizer), SE01 (Transport Organizer), SE10 (Transport Organizer), and SM12 (Lock Entries).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  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, it may be necessary to consult with SAP support for further assistance.