How To Fix TN189 - Restart SPAM and read the current information ('i' button)

TN189 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TN - Support Package Manager (SPAM) Messages

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Restart SPAM and read the current information ('i' button)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TN189 - Restart SPAM and read the current information ('i' button) ?

  The SAP error message TN189, which prompts you to "Restart SPAM and read the current information ('i' button)," typically occurs during the process of applying Support Package Manager (SPAM) updates in SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an issue with the SPAM process that needs to be addressed before proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete SPAM Process: The SPAM process may have been interrupted or not completed successfully.
  Lock Issues: There may be locks on database tables or other resources that are preventing SPAM from completing.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues within the SAP system that are causing the SPAM process to fail.
  Transport Directory Issues: Problems with the transport directory or transport files can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Restart SPAM: Follow the instructions in the error message to restart the SPAM transaction. This can often resolve temporary issues.
  
  Go to transaction SPAM and try to restart the process.
  
  
  
  Check Logs: Use the 'i' button