How To Fix OT513 - Component type does not exist for software component version &1 &2

OT513 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 513

• Message text: Component type does not exist for software component version &1 &2

What causes this issue?

A component type (component layer) was not entered for software
component release &V1& &V2& in PPMS.

System Response

System terminates the activity in question.

How to fix this error?

Check the component type in PPMS:
<ZK>Transaction BOPP-->Software Components Using Technical Name or
Release-->Technical Name (Software Component)/Techn. Release (Release)
-->Go-->Link Name of Object-->ABAP Component Layer</>
Contact the ABAP Assembly Owner for software component release
&V1& &V2&. You can find this using the menu function in the SDA: Enter
the name of the package in the "Package" field on the "Administration"
tab page and select <ZH>Environment-->PPMS Contact Persons</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OT513 - Component type does not exist for software component version &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message OT513, which states "Component type does not exist for software component version &1 &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Software Logistics tools, such as during the import of software components or when managing software component versions in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Component Type: The specified software component version does not have an associated component type defined in the system.
  Incorrect Version: The version of the software component you are trying to use may not be compatible or may not exist in the system.
  Transport Directory Issues: There may be issues with the transport directory or the transport request that is being used.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the software component or its version.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OT513 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Component Type: Verify that the component type for the specified software