How To Fix OT228 - Specify a Support Package Patch

OT228 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Specify a Support Package Patch

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OT228 - Details

• The SAP error message OT228, which states "Specify a Support Package Patch," typically occurs when you are trying to apply a support package or patch in the SAP system, but the system requires you to specify a particular support package or patch that needs to be applied.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Specification: The error usually arises when the system does not have a specific support package or patch defined for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Incorrect Input: You may have entered an incorrect or incomplete input when trying to apply the support package.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the available support packages or patches.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify the Support Package: Ensure that you specify the correct support package or patch number in the transaction you are using (e.g., SPAM, SAINT).
  Check Available Packages: Use transaction codes like SPAM or SAINT to check the available support packages and patches. Make sure the package