How To Fix UMGLOG163 - Number of TRDIR entries w/o corresp.TADIR entry: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMGLOG - Message class for the SPUMG Main Log

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Number of TRDIR entries w/o corresp.TADIR entry: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMGLOG163 - Number of TRDIR entries w/o corresp.TADIR entry: &1 ?

  The SAP error message UMGLOG163 indicates that there are entries in the TRDIR table (which contains information about transport requests) that do not have corresponding entries in the TADIR table (which contains information about the objects transported). This inconsistency can lead to issues with transport management and can affect the integrity of the transport system.
  Cause:
  The primary causes of this error message can include:
  
  Incomplete Transport Requests: A transport request may have been created or modified without properly updating the TADIR table.
  Manual Changes: Manual changes to the transport requests or objects that bypass standard procedures can lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Errors: Errors during the transport process can result in entries being created in TRDIR without corresponding entries in TADIR.
  System Migration or Upgrade: If the system has been migrated or upgraded, there may be inconsistencies due to changes in the transport structure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UMGLOG163 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the TRDIR and TADIR Tables:
  
  Use transaction SE11 or SE16 to view the contents of the TRDIR and TADIR tables.
  Identify the entries in TRDIR that do not have corresponding entries in TADIR.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Missing Entries:
  
  Determine why the entries are missing. This may involve checking the transport logs or reviewing recent changes made to the system.
  
  
  
  Recreate Missing TADIR Entries:
  
  If you identify specific entries that are missing in TADIR, you may need to recreate them. This can often be done by re-importing the transport request or manually adding the entries if you know the details.
  
  
  
  Use Transport Management Tools:
  
  Utilize SAP's transport management tools to check for inconsistencies and repair them. This may include using transaction STMS to manage transport requests.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific issue. There may be patches or updates that can help resolve inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure about how to proceed, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  TRDIR Table: Contains information about the transport request directory.
  TADIR Table: Contains information about the objects that are transported.
  Transport Management System (TMS): The framework used in SAP for managing transports between different systems (development, quality assurance, production).
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), STMS (Transport Management System).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistencies causing the UMGLOG163 error message.