How To Fix DC003 - Component &1 not current on the PC / upgrade required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DC - Control Enabling Technology / Control Framework

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Component &1 not current on the PC / upgrade required

What causes this issue?

The transaction executed requires a component on the PC that has not
yet been installed, or is installed as an older version.
You should execute the installation to update the component.
The user can either confirm or cancel. How the system reacts to you
cancelling depends on the transaction that can function WITHOUT this
component or with an older version of it.
The confirmation is also possible for all components that are used by
the transaction.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You should generally agree to the installation. If you have any
questions on the system configuration of your PC, contact your PC or
network administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DC003 - Component &1 not current on the PC / upgrade required ?

  The SAP error message DC003 indicates that a specific component (denoted by &1) is not current on the PC, and an upgrade is required. This typically occurs when the SAP GUI or other components installed on the client machine are outdated compared to the version required by the SAP system you are trying to connect to.
  Cause:
  
  Outdated SAP GUI: The version of the SAP GUI installed on your PC is older than the version required by the SAP server.
  Incompatible Components: Other components or add-ons related to SAP may also be outdated or incompatible with the current server version.
  System Upgrade: The SAP system may have been upgraded, and the client components have not been updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Upgrade SAP GUI:
  
  Download the latest version of the SAP GUI from the SAP Service Marketplace or your organization's software distribution platform.
  Install the updated version on your PC.
  
  
  
  Check Component Versions:
  
  Ensure that all components related to SAP (like SAP Business Client, SAP NetWeaver, etc.) are updated to the versions compatible with the SAP server.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide specific guidance or patches related to the error message DC003.
  
  
  
  Contact IT Support:
  
  If you are unsure about the upgrade process or if the issue persists after upgrading, contact your IT support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP GUI Versions: Ensure you are aware of the version compatibility matrix between the SAP GUI and the SAP system.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for installation and upgrade procedures.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DC003 error and ensure that your SAP client components are up to date.