How To Fix SCTS_AIM022 - Start release specification for software component &3 is missing

SCTS_AIM022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_AIM - Messages for the AIM meta data repository

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Start release specification for software component &3 is missing

What causes this issue?

The SLAPI entry (ZDO metadata for an API called by after-import-methods)
&V1& belongs to package &V2& and software component &V3&. Therefore, the
minimum start release of a zero-downtime upgrade for software component
&V3& needs to be specified in this SLAPI entry.

System Response

An after-import-method (AIM) which uses this API cannot be executed
within a zero-downtime upgrade. An upgrade trying to execute such an AIM
will stop with an error message.

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

How to fix this error?

Specify a minimum start release for a zero-downtime upgrade of software
component &V3& for this SLAPI entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_AIM022 - Start release specification for software component &3 is missing ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_AIM022 indicates that the start release specification for a software component is missing. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Change and Transport System (CTS) when dealing with transport requests and software components.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Release Specification: The software component in question does not have a defined start release specification in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the software component may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of the required release specification.
  Transport Directory Issues: There may be issues with the transport directory or the transport management system that prevent the system from accessing the necessary specifications.
  System Upgrade or Migration: If the system has recently been upgraded or migrated, the release specifications may not have been properly transferred or configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Software Component Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO and navigate to