How To Fix TT184 - Error & reading external variants from file &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TT - Extended Computer Aided Test Tool (eCATT) messages

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Error & reading external variants from file &

What causes this issue?

Uploading a file with external variants at runtime, or error occurred
while importing variants included in procedure.
Basic information about <DS:DE.CATEXCMD>external variants</>

System Response

The error codes have the following causes:

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

Error codes from CAT_EXTERNAL_VARI_UPLOAD:
01 NO_START_IN_BATCH
02 INVALID_FRONTEND
04 NO_VARIANTS_AVAILABLE
10 CANCELED_BY_USER
EXCEPTIONs from WS_QUERY:
11 INV_QUERY
12 NO_BATCH
13 FRONTEND_ERROR
14 OTHERS
EXCEPTIONS from GUI_UPLOAD:
21 CONVERSION_ERROR
22 FILE_OPEN_ERROR
23 FILE_READ_ERROR
24 INVALID_TABLE_WIDTH
25 INVALID_TYPE
26 NO_BATCH
27 UNKNOWN_ERROR
29 GUI_REFUSE_FILETRANSFER
30 NO_AUTHORITY
31 UNKNOWN_DP_ERROR
32 BAD_DATA_FORMAT
33 HEADER_NOT_ALLOWED
34 SEPARATOR_NOT_ALLOWED
35 HEADER_TOO_LONG
36 ACCESS_DENIED
37 DP_OUT_OF_MEMORY
38 DISK_FULL
39 DP_TIMEOUT
28 OTHERS

How to fix this error?

1 Uploading a file with external variants at
runtime is only possible in an online environment. If
external variants are included in the procedure, they are also
executed in
the background.
2 Uploading a file with external variants at
runtime is only possible in a Windows frontend.
If the procedure includes external variants,
these are also started on other frontends.
4 The variant file imported or contained in the procedure
contains no variants. There must be at least one
variant.
11-14 The EXCEPTIONS from WS_QUERY indicate that it was not possible
to find a path name specified on the computer.
Check the path and file settings on your computer.
30 The executing user does not have the following authorization:
OBJECT 'S_GUI'
ID 'ACTVT'
FIELD '60'
This raises the exception NO_AUTHORITY in GUI_UPLOAD.
21-39 The EXCEPTIONS from GUI_UPLOAD indicate that an error occurred
during
UPLOAD of the variant file, so that no variant
could be started. The standard file name is the
procedure number with the extension .TXT.
Check the path and file settings on your computer.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TT184 - Error & reading external variants from file & ?

  The SAP error message TT184 typically indicates an issue with reading external variants from a file. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to import or export variants in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  File Not Found: The specified file containing the external variants may not exist or is not accessible.
  File Format Issues: The file may not be in the correct format or may be corrupted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the file or the directory where the file is located.
  Path Issues: The path specified for the file may be incorrect or not properly formatted.
  SAP System Configuration: There may be configuration issues within the SAP system that prevent it from reading external files.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Path: Verify that the file path specified in the transaction or program is correct. Ensure that the file exists at that location.
  File Format: Ensure that the file is in the correct format expected by SAP. If necessary, recreate the file or convert it to the appropriate format.
  Permissions: Check the user permissions for accessing the file and the directory. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to read the file.
  SAP Configuration: Review the SAP system configuration related to file handling. Ensure that the system is set up to read external files correctly.
  Test with a Simple File: Create a simple test file with minimal content to see if the error persists. This can help isolate whether the issue is with the specific file or the system configuration.
  Check SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using specific transaction codes related to variants, such as SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the steps leading up to it and any relevant logs.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to external variants and file handling for additional insights and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the TT184 error in SAP.