How To Fix TQ401 - START Export of &

TQ401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TQ - SAPup Messages

• Message number: 401

• Message text: START Export of &

Self-Explanatory Message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TQ401 - START Export of & ?

  The SAP error message TQ401, which states "START Export of &", typically occurs during the export of data in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with transport requests or data exports. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Transport Directory Issues: The transport directory may not be correctly set up or may have insufficient permissions.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems that prevent the export from completing successfully.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user executing the export may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues within the SAP system that affect the transport management system (TMS).
  Lock Entries: There may be lock entries in the transport directory that are preventing the export from starting.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Transport Directory:
  
  Verify that the transport directory is correctly configured in the system. You can check this in transaction STMS under