How To Fix TPDA035 - Internal error: Default tools do not exist

TPDA035 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPDA - Debugger

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Internal error: Default tools do not exist

What causes this issue?

An internal error has occurred.
The ABAP Debugger contains a set of standard tools that must always
be available.
These include the Editor or the variable fast display, for example.
The administration data for these standard tools is hard-coded in the
class CL_TPDA_DEFAULTS.
The error occurred because this data could not be extracted from the
above class.

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?

Check whether the class CL_TPDA_DEFAULTS was changed from the
SAP standard. If it was, restore the standard and then restart the
Debugger.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

TPDA035 - Details

• The SAP error message TPDA035, which states "Internal error: Default tools do not exist," typically occurs in the context of transport management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the default transport tools that are necessary for processing transport requests.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Transport Tools: The default transport tools (like tp or R3trans) may not be installed or configured correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The transport directory or transport profile may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to locate the necessary tools.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transport may not have the necessary authorizations to access the transport tools.
  System Environment Issues: There may be issues with the environment where the SAP system is running, such as missing files or incorrect paths.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Transport Directory: Verify that the transport directory is correctly set up. You can check the transport directory settings in transaction