How To Fix TQ218 - Unexpected start time for upgrade was read from table UVERS (RFC)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TQ - SAPup Messages

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Unexpected start time for upgrade was read from table UVERS (RFC)

What causes this issue?

Inconsistency between the upgrade directory DIR_PUT and the database.

System Response

Error message from program SAPup

How to fix this error?

The time stamp was written by SAPup and is now being checked. The tp
connect probably connects to a database other than the one accessed by
RFC. Restart PREPARE from the beginning using "SAPup reset PREPARE" and
check manually that tp connects to the right database.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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