How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_ST164 - Insufficient kernel version to generate transformation (see note 2296165)

/IWBEP/CM_ST164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_ST -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Insufficient kernel version to generate transformation (see note 2296165)

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/IWBEP/CM_ST164 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_ST164 Insufficient kernel version to generate transformation (see note 2296165) indicates that the current kernel version of your SAP system is not sufficient to support the generation of a specific transformation in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  The SAP kernel version is outdated and does not include the necessary updates or features required for the transformation process.
  The system is running on a version that lacks support for certain functionalities introduced in later kernel versions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Current Kernel Version:
  
  You can check the current kernel version by executing the transaction code SM51 and looking at the kernel version listed for your application server.
  
  
  
  Upgrade the Kernel:
  
  If the kernel version is indeed outdated, you will need to upgrade it. You can download the latest kernel from the SAP Service Marketplace (S-user required).
  Follow the standard procedure for