How To Fix TSGEN008 - Entries for source and target release of upgrade missing (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TSGEN - Messages For Transaction SGEN

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Entries for source and target release of upgrade missing (see long text)

What causes this issue?

The system was unable to determine the source and target release of
your upgrade. The entries for source and target release are either
missing from the UVERS table (Releasewechsel-Informationen) or are
incomplete.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check whether the entries in the UVERS table are consistent with your
upgrade. You must correct inconsistencies between entries to be able to
continue reasonably with the 'Regenerate After an SAP Upgrade' task.
Alternatively you can correct the entries by using the 'Generate All
Objects of Selected Software Components' task. For this task, the load
generated is usually larger than for the 'Regenerate After an SAP
Upgrade' task, which means a longer generation time. To make use of
this alternative, on the initial screen of transaction SGEN choose
'Generate All Objects of Selected Software Components' instead of
'Regenerate After an SAP System Upgrade'. Select the software
components and application server once again.
The amount to be generated for the task 'Regenerate After an SAP System
Upgrade' consists of the objects that were delivered in the release
interval (source release, target release), and objects that were
generated before the upgrade and are stored in the REPLIST file,
located in the working directory of your system (profile parameter
DIR_HOME). Due to the missing upgrade data, the objects from the
release interval could not be defined. In some cases it is a good idea
to generate the objects in the REPLIST list only. This allows you to
generate any lists that you have stored under the name REPLIST in the
DIR_HOME directory, outside of an upgrade also.
Due to this, this message is followed by a dialog box that enables you
to choose between the following two alternatives:
New selection of a generation task
Generate objects from the REPLIST list only.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TSGEN008 - Entries for source and target release of upgrade missing (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message TSGEN008 indicates that there are missing entries for the source and target release of an upgrade in the system. This typically occurs during the upgrade process when the system cannot find the necessary mapping or configuration for the versions involved in the upgrade.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Upgrade Path: The upgrade path from the current version (source) to the target version is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The upgrade settings or configuration might be incorrect or incomplete.
  Missing or Corrupted Data: The relevant upgrade data might be missing or corrupted in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Upgrade Path:
  
  Verify that the upgrade path from the source release to the target release is supported by SAP. You can check the SAP Service Marketplace or the SAP Help Portal for the valid upgrade paths.
  
  
  
  Update Upgrade Settings:
  
  Ensure that the upgrade settings in the system are correctly configured. This may involve checking the SAP Upgrade Guide for the specific versions you are working with.
  
  
  
  Maintain Upgrade Data:
  
  If the upgrade path is valid but missing in the system, you may need to manually maintain the entries in the relevant tables (e.g., TSPROG or TSPROG_REL).
  You can use transaction codes like SPAU or SPDD to manage adjustments during the upgrade.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. You can search for notes related to the upgrade process for your specific versions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on the specific details of your upgrade scenario.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Upgrade Guide: Always refer to the official SAP Upgrade Guide for the specific versions you are upgrading from and to. This guide contains detailed steps and prerequisites for a successful upgrade.
  SAP Notes: Regularly check for SAP Notes that may provide fixes or additional information regarding known issues with upgrades.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPAU, SPDD, and SNOTE for managing adjustments and applying notes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TSGEN008 error and proceed with your SAP upgrade successfully.