How To Fix SCTS_DIST_CTL_COMAPI012 - &1 plug-in in system &2 is outdated or does not exist. Update plug-in

SCTS_DIST_CTL_COMAPI012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_DIST_CTL_COMAPI - cCTS - All common API related Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: &1 plug-in in system &2 is outdated or does not exist. Update plug-in

What causes this issue?

The CTS service plug-ins contain help functions that allow you to
control and monitor the transport functions of SAP systems "from
outside".
The CTS service plug-in needs to be updated on system &v2&. You must
distribute the CTS plug-in to this system.
&PREREQUISITES&
The required version of the transport tools exists in the system.
To find out the version that is required for your system, see SAP Note
1665940.
The versions of the CTS plug-ins that you want to distribute are equal
or higher than the versions on the managed system.

How to fix this error?

To update the CTS plug-ins for system &v2&, proceed as follows:
Open the "Change and Transport Management - Plug-In Management UI" using
the transaction code SZENPLUGIN.
Validate the system to which you want to distribute the CTS plug-ins and
choose the link in the "Plug-In Distribution" column.
Confirm that you want to distribute the CTS plug-ins to this system.
<ZH>Attention</>: The update takes place by importing a transport
request. Doing this changes your system state.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_DIST_CTL_COMAPI012 - &1 plug-in in system &2 is outdated or does not exist. Update plug-in ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_DIST_CTL_COMAPI012 indicates that a specific plug-in in your SAP system is either outdated or does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's distributed control framework, which is used for managing distributed systems and their components.
  
  Cause:
  
  Outdated Plug-in: The plug-in version installed in your SAP system is not compatible with the current version of the SAP system or the components you are trying to use.
  Missing Plug-in: The required plug-in is not installed in the system, which can happen if it was never installed or if it was removed inadvertently.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues that prevent the system from recognizing the installed plug-in.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Installed Plug-ins:
  
  Use transaction code SPAM or SAINT to check the installed plug-ins and their versions.
  Compare the installed version with the required version for your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Update or Install the Plug-in:
  
  If the plug-in is outdated, download the latest version from the