How To Fix OT356 - Component &1 is not identical to equivalent component &2

OT356 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 356

• Message text: Component &1 is not identical to equivalent component &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OT356 - Component &1 is not identical to equivalent component &2 ?

  The SAP error message OT356, which states "Component &1 is not identical to equivalent component &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Object Management System (OMS) or when dealing with transport requests and software components. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between two components that are expected to be identical, often in terms of version, configuration, or other attributes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Version Mismatch: The components being compared may have different versions or releases.
  Configuration Differences: There may be differences in the configuration settings or parameters of the components.
  Transport Issues: If the components are part of a transport request, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to inconsistencies.
  Incorrect Dependencies: The components may have dependencies that are not correctly aligned, leading to the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Versions: Verify that both components (&1 and &2) are indeed the same version. If they are not, you may need to update one of the