How To Fix SCWN117 - Specify the list of the current software component, release and patch

SCWN117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCWN - Messages Note installation and management

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Specify the list of the current software component, release and patch

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCWN117 - Specify the list of the current software component, release and patch ?

  The SAP error message SCWN117 indicates that the system requires you to specify the current software component, its release, and the patch level. This error typically arises in the context of system maintenance, upgrades, or when performing certain operations that require detailed information about the software components installed in your SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Information: The system is unable to retrieve or find the necessary information about the software components, their releases, and patch levels.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the system that prevent it from accessing the required data.
  System Upgrade: If the system has recently been upgraded or patched, the information may not have been updated correctly.
  Transport Issues: If you are working with transports, the required information may not have been included or properly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check System Information:
  
  Go to transaction code SPAM or SAINT to check the installed software components and their versions.
  You can also use transaction SLICENSE