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Message type: E = Error
Message class: UMG - Message Class for the Unicode Migration Tool.
Message number: 268
Message text: Table TCPDB is empty. Please configure your system with RSCPINST.
In order to ensure the correct conversion procedure, SPUMG reads the
table TCPDB to determine the system type (Single Codepage System,
Blended Codepage System or MDMP System). In non Unicode systems it is
essential that table TCPDB contains all codepages which are used in the
system. In Unicode systems table TCPDB is empty.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Please use the report RSCPINST to configure your system properly.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
UMG268
- Table TCPDB is empty. Please configure your system with RSCPINST. ?The SAP error message UMG268, which states that "Table TCPDB is empty. Please configure your system with RSCPINST," typically indicates that the system is unable to find any entries in the TCPDB table, which is crucial for the configuration of the SAP system landscape.
Cause:
The TCPDB table is used to store information about the system's configuration, particularly in relation to the transport directory and transport routes. If this table is empty, it usually means that the system has not been properly configured or that the configuration has been lost or corrupted. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
- Incomplete Installation: The SAP system may not have been fully installed or configured.
- Database Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent the table from being populated.
- Transport Directory Issues: Problems with the transport directory configuration can lead to this error.
- System Migration: If the system has been migrated or upgraded, the necessary configurations may not have been carried over.
Solution:
To resolve this issue, you need to configure the system using the RSCPINST program. Here are the steps to do this:
- Access the SAP GUI: Log in to your SAP system using the SAP GUI.
- Run Transaction Code SE38: Enter the transaction code SE38 to access the ABAP Editor.
- Execute RSCPINST: In the program name field, enter
RSCPINST
and execute it.- Follow the Prompts: The RSCPINST program will guide you through the configuration process. Follow the prompts to set up the necessary entries in the TCPDB table.
- Check Configuration: After running RSCPINST, check the TCPDB table to ensure that it has been populated correctly. You can do this by using transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and entering the table name TCPDB.
- Transport Directory Configuration: Ensure that the transport directory is correctly configured in your system. You may need to check the transport profile and ensure that it points to the correct directories.
Related Information:
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UMG268 error and properly configure your SAP system.
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