How To Fix /SDF/ZQLM028 - /SDF/ZQLM cannot be started, latest kernel patch required (Note 1824769)

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SDF/ZQLM -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: /SDF/ZQLM cannot be started, latest kernel patch required (Note 1824769)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SDF/ZQLM028 - /SDF/ZQLM cannot be started, latest kernel patch required (Note 1824769) ?

  The SAP error message /SDF/ZQLM028 /SDF/ZQLM cannot be started, latest kernel patch required (Note 1824769) indicates that the SAP system is unable to start a specific component or function due to an outdated kernel version. This error is typically related to the SAP S/4HANA system and its components, particularly when using the SAP Fiori or SAP SDF (SAP Digital Foundation) functionalities.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the kernel version of your SAP system is not up to date. The specific component or functionality you are trying to use requires a newer version of the SAP kernel, which includes necessary updates, bug fixes, and enhancements.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to update your SAP kernel to the latest version. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Check Current Kernel Version: 
  
  You can check the current kernel version by executing the transaction code SM51 in the SAP GUI. This will show you the version of the kernel currently in use.
  
  
  
  Download Latest Kernel:
  
  Go to the SAP Support Portal (support.sap.com) and navigate to the Software Downloads section.
  Search for the latest kernel version compatible with your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Update the Kernel:
  
  Follow the instructions provided in the SAP Note 1824769 for updating the kernel. This typically involves:
  
  Stopping the SAP system.
  Replacing the old kernel files with the new ones you downloaded.
  Restarting the SAP system.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify the Update:
  
  After updating, verify that the kernel version has been updated successfully by checking it again in transaction SM51.
  
  
  
  Test the Functionality:
  
  Once the kernel is updated, test the functionality that was previously causing the error to ensure that it now works correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Note 1824769: This note provides specific details about the kernel requirements and any additional steps or considerations for your particular SAP environment.
  SAP Kernel Upgrade Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed instructions on how to perform a kernel upgrade, including any prerequisites and post-upgrade steps.
  SAP Community: You can also check the SAP Community forums for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered similar issues and shared their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully start the required SAP component.