> Source: [sk174744](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk174744)

# sk174744 - Error message while using command # vpn check_ttm trac_client_1.ttm

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk174744 |
| Date Created | 2021-07-25 |
| Last Modified | 2021-08-02 |
| Technical Level | General |

## Symptoms

- Every time the client runs the command: `vpn check_ttm /var/opt/CPsuite-R80.20/fw1/conf/trac_client_1.ttm`, the following error is shown: "serious issue, checking file failed, you have an invalid character before the attribute, should be ':' or '(' in line: 316. ( # of line is depends on how much strings you have in file, so it can change)".

## Solution

This problem was fixed. The fix is included in:

* [Check Point R80.40](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk160736)

Check Point recommends to always upgrade to the most recent version ([Security Gateway](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doShowproductpage&productTab=downloads&product=435)).

For **other [supported](http://www.checkpoint.com/support-services/support-life-cycle-policy/index.html) versions** , [Check Point Support](http://www.checkpoint.com/support-services/contact-support/index.html) can supply a **Hotfix** .  
A Support Engineer will make sure the Hotfix is compatible with your environment before providing the Hotfix.  
For faster resolution and verification, please collect [CPInfo files](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk92739) from the Security Management Server and Security Gateways involved in the case.

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