How To Fix TW180 - This file appears not to contain transport data

TW180 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TW - R3trans - Messages

• Message number: 180

• Message text: This file appears not to contain transport data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TW180 - This file appears not to contain transport data ?

  The SAP error message TW180, which states "This file appears not to contain transport data," typically occurs when you are trying to import a transport request and the system cannot recognize the file as a valid transport file. This can happen for several reasons. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file you are trying to import may not be in the correct format. SAP transport files usually have specific extensions (like .tp or .co).
  Corrupted File: The transport file may be corrupted or incomplete, which can happen during file transfer or if the file was not properly created.
  Wrong Directory: The file may not be located in the correct directory where the SAP system expects to find transport files.
  Missing Transport Data: The file may not contain any transport data, possibly due to an error during the export process.
  Version Mismatch: The transport file may have been created