How To Fix KE/AD851 - No patch history found in the system (table PAT03)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE/AD -

• Message number: 851

• Message text: No patch history found in the system (table PAT03)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE/AD851 - No patch history found in the system (table PAT03) ?

  The SAP error message KE/AD851 "No patch history found in the system (table PAT03)" typically indicates that the system is unable to find any patch history records in the specified table (PAT03). This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help resolve the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Patch History Data: The table PAT03, which stores patch history information, may not have been populated due to a lack of applied patches or updates.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the patch history from being recorded or displayed.
  Database Issues: There could be database inconsistencies or corruption that affect the retrieval of data from the PAT03 table.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the patch history data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Patch Application: Ensure that patches or updates have been applied to the system. If no patches have been applied, the table will naturally be empty.
  Review System Configuration: Verify the configuration settings related to patch management and ensure that the system is set up to record patch history.
  Database Consistency Check: Perform a database consistency check to identify and resolve any issues that may be affecting the PAT03 table.
  User Authorizations: Check the user authorizations to ensure that the user attempting to access the patch history has the necessary permissions.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table PAT03: This table is part of the SAP system's patch management functionality and is used to store information about applied patches.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPAM (Support Package Manager) or SAINT (Add-On Installation Tool) to manage patches and updates.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on patch management and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the KE/AD851 error in your SAP system.