How To Fix OT162 - EPS file &1 contains no details about the add-on and add-on release


OT162 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: OT - SAP Online Correction Support (SOCS)

  • Message number: 162

  • Message text: EPS file &1 contains no details about the add-on and add-on release

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OT162 - EPS file &1 contains no details about the add-on and add-on release ?
    The SAP error message OT162 indicates that the EPS (Extended Program Structure) file specified does not contain any details about the add-on and its release. This can occur during the installation or upgrade of an SAP add-on when the system is unable to find the necessary information in the EPS file.
    Causes:
    
    Missing or Corrupted EPS File: The EPS file may be missing, corrupted, or not properly formatted.
    Incorrect File Path: The system may be looking in the wrong directory for the EPS file.
    Incompatible Add-on Version: The add-on version specified in the EPS file may not match the version of the SAP system.
    Incomplete Download: The EPS file may not have been completely downloaded or transferred.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the EPS file.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Verify EPS File: Check if the EPS file exists in the specified location and is not corrupted. You can try to open it with a

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