How To Fix VMC_ADMIN018 - The VMC build options could not be read

VMC_ADMIN018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMC_ADMIN - messages for VMC Administration and Monitoring

• Message number: 018

• Message text: The VMC build options could not be read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMC_ADMIN018 - The VMC build options could not be read ?

  The SAP error message VMC_ADMIN018 indicates that the VMC (Virtual Machine Container) build options could not be read. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Cloud Platform or SAP Business Technology Platform when there are issues related to the configuration or access to the VMC environment.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The VMC build options may not be properly configured in the system.
  Access Rights: The user may not have the necessary permissions to read the VMC build options.
  Corrupted Files: The configuration files related to VMC may be corrupted or missing.
  Service Availability: The VMC service may be down or not properly initialized.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the VMC service.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the VMC build options are correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the settings in the SAP Cloud Platform cockpit or relevant configuration files.
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions