How To Fix UT502 - Internal error occurred generating import program for &, RC = &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UT - Logical transports

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Internal error occurred generating import program for &, RC = &

What causes this issue?

The import of the Customizing object &V1& caused an internal error. The
generation of the import program ended with the error code &V2&.

System Response

The object was not imported.

How to fix this error?

Document this error and send an error message to the SAP Hotline.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UT502 - Internal error occurred generating import program for &, RC = & ?

  The SAP error message UT502 indicates that an internal error occurred while generating an import program for a specific object. This error typically arises during the transport of objects in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with ABAP programs, function modules, or other development objects.
  Causes:
  
  Corrupted Transport Request: The transport request may be corrupted or incomplete, leading to issues during the import process.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies or misconfigurations in the SAP system landscape, such as missing or incorrect settings in the transport directory.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database, such as locks or inconsistencies, can also lead to this error.
  Version Mismatch: If there are version mismatches between the source and target systems, it can cause issues during the import.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user performing the import may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the operation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Transport Request: Verify the transport request for any inconsistencies or corruption. You can try to re-export the request from the source system.
  Review System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the developer trace (transaction ST22) for any additional error messages that might provide more context.
  Check Transport Directory: Ensure that the transport directory is correctly configured and accessible. You can check the transport directory settings in transaction STMS.
  Database Consistency Check: Perform a database consistency check to ensure there are no underlying issues. You can use transaction DB02 to monitor database performance and locks.
  Re-import the Transport: If the transport request is corrupted, you may need to delete the transport request from the target system and re-import it.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing the import has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a bug or a deeper system issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  STMS: Transport Management System
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  DB02: Database Performance Monitoring
  SE01: Transport Organizer
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. You can search for notes related to transport issues or the specific error code UT502 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the UT502 error in your SAP system.