Error
Error Code:
424
SAP S/4HANA Error 424: Invalid Package Name
Description
This error indicates that an SQL package name referenced within an SAP S/4HANA application or custom development is either incorrect, misspelled, or does not exist in the database. It typically occurs during execution of database operations that rely on specific SQL packages.
Error Message
ERR_SQL_INV_PACKAGE
Known Causes
4 known causesIncorrect Package Name
The SQL package name used in the application code or configuration contains a typo or does not match the exact name expected by the database.
Package Not Deployed
The required SQL package has not been correctly created, activated, or deployed to the database instance accessed by SAP S/4HANA.
Missing Authorizations
The user or system account attempting to access the SQL package lacks the necessary database privileges to execute or reference it.
Transport Issues
During system transports, the SQL package might not have been correctly moved or activated in the target SAP S/4HANA environment.
Solutions
3 solutions available1. Verify and Correct Package Name in ABAP Development medium
This solution addresses issues where the package name specified in ABAP code or transport objects is incorrect or missing.
1
Identify the ABAP object (program, function module, class, etc.) that is causing the error. This can often be found in the ST22 dump or transaction SM21 logs.
2
Access the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse or use transaction SE80 in SAP GUI.
3
Navigate to the identified ABAP object. Check the 'Package' field in the object's properties. Ensure it is a valid, existing package in your S/4HANA system.
4
If the package name is incorrect, invalid, or missing, correct it to a valid package name. For new developments, ensure you are assigning them to an appropriate development package (e.g., $TMP for local objects, or a custom development package).
5
Save the changes to the ABAP object. If the object is part of a transport request, ensure the transport request is updated and released.
6
Re-execute the operation that triggered the error. If the object was part of a transport, re-import the transport into the target system.
2. Validate Package Assignment in Transport Management System (TMS) medium
This solution focuses on ensuring that the package associated with the development object is correctly configured and recognized within the TMS.
1
Identify the transport request that contains the object causing the error.
2
In SAP GUI, use transaction SE09 or SE10 to display the transport request.
3
Display the object list within the transport request. For each object, check the associated package name.
4
Verify that these package names exist and are valid in the source system where the transport was created. You can use transaction SE21 to check package definitions.
5
If the transport request itself is assigned to a specific package for transport purposes (less common for this error but possible in complex scenarios), ensure this assignment is also valid.
6
If the package name is found to be invalid within the transport, you may need to correct the object's package in the development system and re-create the transport. Alternatively, if the package is a valid development package but not recognized in the target system, ensure the package is correctly defined or migrated.
3. Check for System Corruption or Inconsistent Data advanced
This is a more thorough approach to rule out underlying system issues that might be causing the package name validation to fail.
1
Review the SAP system logs for any other related errors or warnings that occurred around the time of the ERR_SQL_INV_PACKAGE error. Use transaction SM21.
2
Check the database integrity for the relevant tables storing package information. This might involve running database-specific checks or SAP's own consistency checks.
3
Investigate the consistency of the SAP system's internal package definitions. Transaction SE21 is the primary tool for this. Ensure all defined packages are correctly structured and have valid attributes.
4
If you suspect a problem with the underlying database, engage with your database administrator to perform thorough checks on the SAP HANA database, including checking for data corruption or schema inconsistencies.
5
Consider running SAP's standard consistency checks for development objects and packages. This might involve running reports or using specific tools provided by SAP Support.
6
If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, it might be necessary to open an incident with SAP Support, providing all relevant logs and details.