How To Fix ESH_OM_X_STACK005 - Invalid/obsolete cross-system SWC dependencies have to be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_X_STACK - Cross Stack Analyzer

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Invalid/obsolete cross-system SWC dependencies have to be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_X_STACK005 - Invalid/obsolete cross-system SWC dependencies have to be deleted ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_X_STACK005 indicates that there are invalid or obsolete cross-system Software Component (SWC) dependencies in your SAP system landscape. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Enterprise Search or when managing software components in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Obsolete Dependencies: The error usually arises when there are references to software components that are no longer valid or have been removed from the system.
  Cross-System Dependencies: It can also occur when there are dependencies that exist between different systems (e.g., Development, Quality Assurance, Production) that are not properly aligned or have become outdated.
  Transport Issues: If transports have been incorrectly managed or if there are inconsistencies in the transport landscape, this can lead to such errors.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Invalid Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction SE80 or SE11 to check the software component dependencies.
  You can also use transaction SICF to check for any inconsistencies in the service definitions.
  
  
  
  Delete Obsolete Dependencies:
  
  Navigate to the Software Component Manager (transaction SICF or SPAM).
  Look for the option to manage software components and identify any obsolete or invalid entries.
  Delete or adjust these entries as necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  Ensure that all transport requests are correctly imported and that there are no pending requests that could be causing inconsistencies.
  Use transaction STMS to manage and monitor transport requests.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check for your software components using transaction SPAM or SAINT.
  This can help identify any further issues that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, a system restart may be required to clear any cached data that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Always check for specific SAP Notes related to the error message. These notes may provide additional context, solutions, or patches.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search and Software Component Management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.