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Message type: E = Error
Message class: TP - Transport Control
Message number: 687
Message text: Table TPPROFIL empty
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TP687
- Table TPPROFIL empty ?The SAP error message TP687, which indicates that the table TPPROFIL is empty, typically arises in the context of transport management. The TPPROFIL table is used to store transport profile information, and if it is empty, it can lead to issues with transport requests and the transport system in general.
Cause:
- Missing Configuration: The TPPROFIL table may be empty due to a lack of configuration in the transport management system. This can happen if the transport profiles have not been defined or if they have been deleted.
- System Migration or Upgrade: If the system has been recently migrated or upgraded, the transport profiles may not have been properly transferred or set up.
- Authorization Issues: Sometimes, authorization issues can prevent the transport profiles from being displayed or accessed correctly.
- Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues that are causing the table to appear empty.
Solution:
Check Transport Profile Configuration:
- Go to transaction code
STMS
(Transport Management System).- Navigate to the Transport Directory and check if the transport profiles are defined.
- If they are missing, you may need to create or configure them using transaction
RZ10
orRZ11
.Recreate Transport Profiles:
- If the profiles are indeed missing, you can recreate them. This typically involves defining the transport routes and profiles again in the system.
Check Authorizations:
- Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage transport profiles. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis administrator.
Database Consistency Check:
- Perform a database consistency check to ensure that there are no underlying issues affecting the TPPROFIL table. You can use transaction
SE14
for database utility checks.Consult SAP Notes:
- Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific issue. There may be patches or updates that can resolve the problem.
System Restart:
- In some cases, a system restart may help in refreshing the transport management system and resolving temporary issues.
Related Information:
STMS
(Transport Management System), SE14
(Database Utility), and RZ10
(Profile Maintenance).If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve SAP support for further assistance.
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