How To Fix TPDA822 - Maximum hit number could not be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPDA - Debugger

• Message number: 822

• Message text: Maximum hit number could not be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPDA822 - Maximum hit number could not be changed ?

  The SAP error message TPDA822, which states "Maximum hit number could not be changed," typically occurs in the context of SAP's transport management system (TMS) or when dealing with transport requests. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the transport system, specifically related to the maximum number of hits (or entries) that can be processed or displayed.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Limits: The maximum hit number is often set in the system configuration. If the system is trying to exceed this limit, it will trigger this error.
  System Parameters: The parameters that control the maximum hit number may not be set correctly or may be locked.
  Transport Directory Issues: There could be issues with the transport directory or the transport management configuration that prevent changes to the maximum hit number.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to transaction RZ10 or RZ11 to check the profile parameters related to the transport system.
  Look for parameters like rdisp/max_wprun_time or similar that might be limiting the number of hits.
  
  
  
  Adjust Maximum Hit Number:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can try to adjust the maximum hit number in the transport management settings.
  This can typically be done in transaction STMS under the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Directory:
  
  Ensure that the transport directory is correctly set up and that there are no issues with the transport files.
  Check the transport logs for any additional errors that might provide more context.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the appropriate authorizations to make changes to the transport settings.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, a system restart may be required to apply changes to the transport configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for transport management for detailed information on configuration and parameters.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it is impacting production systems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the TPDA822 error in your SAP environment.