How To Fix TN258 - Add-on &1 Release &2 must be installed in the system

TN258 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Add-on &1 Release &2 must be installed in the system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TN258 - Add-on &1 Release &2 must be installed in the system ?

  The SAP error message TN258 indicates that a specific add-on (identified by &1) of a certain release (identified by &2) must be installed in the system for a particular operation or transaction to proceed. This error typically arises when you are trying to access functionality that depends on an add-on that is either not installed or is not at the required version.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Add-on: The required add-on is not installed in the SAP system.
  Version Mismatch: The installed version of the add-on does not match the required version specified in the error message.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the installed add-on.
  Transport Issues: The necessary transport requests containing the add-on might not have been imported into the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Install the Add-on:
  
  Check the SAP Marketplace or your organization's software repository for the required add-on.
  Follow the installation instructions provided by SAP to install the add-on.
  
  
  
  Upgrade the Add-on:
  
  If the add-on is installed