How To Fix PAK654 - The server product cannot also be a client product

PAK654 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAK - Package API / Package Tools

• Message number: 654

• Message text: The server product cannot also be a client product

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAK654 - The server product cannot also be a client product ?

  The SAP error message PAK654, which states "The server product cannot also be a client product," typically occurs in the context of SAP installations or configurations where there is a conflict between server and client product definitions. This error usually arises when a product is incorrectly defined as both a server and a client in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Product Configuration Conflict: The error is often due to a misconfiguration in the product settings where a product is designated to serve both as a server and a client, which is not allowed.
  Incorrect Installation or Upgrade: During the installation or upgrade of SAP components, if the system is not set up correctly, it may lead to this error.
  License Issues: Sometimes, licensing issues can also lead to this error if the product definitions do not align with the licensing agreements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Definitions: Review the product definitions in the SAP system. Ensure that the product