How To Fix OT536 - Selected import conditions require SPAM level 52 or higher

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 536

• Message text: Selected import conditions require SPAM level 52 or higher

What causes this issue?

You have defined software component release &V3& &V4& with the <ZH>D
</>(elete) option as the import condition for package &V1& (package type
&V2&).
Import conditions for Support Packages (package type &V2&) with option
<ZH>D</> can only be processed by the <ZK>Support Package Manager (SPAM)
</> as of version <ZH>52</> and higher.

System Response

The import conditions are not applied.

How to fix this error?

Set version <ZH>52</> or higher for the extended attribute
NEED_SPAM_LEVEL.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OT536 - Selected import conditions require SPAM level 52 or higher ?

  The SAP error message OT536 indicates that the selected import conditions for a Support Package or Add-On require a higher SPAM (Support Package Manager) level than what is currently installed in your SAP system. Specifically, it states that you need SPAM level 52 or higher to proceed with the import.
  Cause:
  
  SPAM Level Requirement: The Support Package or Add-On you are trying to import has dependencies that require a minimum SPAM level (in this case, level 52).
  Outdated SPAM Version: Your current SPAM version is lower than the required version, which prevents the import from proceeding.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to update your SPAM version to at least level 52. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Current SPAM Level:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAM in your SAP system.
  Check the current SPAM version displayed on the screen.
  
  
  
  Download the Latest SPAM Version:
  
  Access the SAP Support Portal (https://support.sap.com) and navigate to the Software Downloads section.
  Search for the latest SPAM version available for your SAP system version.
  Download the relevant SPAM update files.
  
  
  
  Import the SPAM Update:
  
  Go back to transaction code SPAM.
  Use the "Import" function to load the downloaded SPAM update files.
  Follow the prompts to complete the import process.
  
  
  
  Verify the Update:
  
  After the import is complete, check the SPAM version again to ensure it has been updated to level 52 or higher.
  
  
  
  Retry the Import:
  
  Once the SPAM level is updated, you can retry the import of the Support Package or Add-On that initially caused the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SPAM (Support Package Manager): This is a tool used in SAP systems to manage the import of Support Packages and Add-Ons.
  SAP Notes: Always check for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or specific instructions related to your version of SAP and the packages you are working with.
  System Backup: Before performing any updates, it is advisable to take a backup of your system to prevent data loss in case of issues during the update process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OT536 error and successfully import the required Support Package or Add-On.