How To Fix TPDA360 - Program &1 does not exist on the database (TRDIR)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPDA - Debugger

• Message number: 360

• Message text: Program &1 does not exist on the database (TRDIR)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPDA360 - Program &1 does not exist on the database (TRDIR) ?

  The SAP error message TPDA360 indicates that a program specified in the transport request does not exist in the database. This typically occurs when the program has been deleted or not properly transported to the target system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Program Deletion: The program may have been deleted from the source system after the transport request was created.
  Transport Issues: The transport request may not have been imported correctly into the target system, or the program was not included in the transport request.
  Database Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing entries in the TRDIR table, which stores information about programs.
  Development Environment: The program might exist in the development environment but not in the quality assurance (QA) or production environment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Program Existence:
  
  Use transaction SE38 or SE80 to check if the program exists in the system. If it does not, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Transport Request Verification:
  
  Verify that the transport request containing the program was released and imported successfully. You can check the transport logs in transaction STMS.
  
  
  
  Re-import Transport:
  
  If the transport request was not imported correctly, you may need to re-import it. Ensure that all dependencies are included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Check TRDIR Table:
  
  Use transaction SE11 to check the TRDIR table for the program entry. If the entry is missing, it indicates that the program was not transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Program:
  
  If the program is missing and cannot be restored, you may need to recreate it manually in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team. They can help check transport logs, database consistency, and other system settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor to check and edit programs.
  SE80: Object Navigator for various development objects.
  STMS: Transport Management System to manage transport requests.
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check database tables.
  
  
  
  Transport Logs: Always review the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate why the program was not transported.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the TPDA360 error and implement a solution to resolve it.