How To Fix TN299 - OCS package &1 is a SPAM/SAINT update

TN299 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 299

• Message text: OCS package &1 is a SPAM/SAINT update

What causes this issue?

SPAM/SAINT-Updates are not going to be imported in a normal OCS Package
queue. Therefore a queue calculation does not make sense for this
package type.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you want to import a SPAM/SAINT Update use the menu function
<LS>Support Package -> Import SPAM/SAINT-Update</> in the Support
Package Manager main screen.
For further informations refer to the online documentation of the
Support Package Manager in chapter <DS:DT.TX_SPAM_UPDATE>Importing
SPAM/SAINT Updates</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TN299 - OCS package &1 is a SPAM/SAINT update ?

  The SAP error message TN299 indicates that there is an issue related to the Software Update Manager (SUM) or the SPAM/SAINT update process. Specifically, it suggests that the OCS (Online Correction Support) package you are trying to process is a SPAM (Support Package Manager) or SAINT (SAP Add-On Installation Tool) update, which may not be handled correctly in the current context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Package Type: The package you are trying to import is recognized as a SPAM or SAINT update, which may not be compatible with the current system state or the method you are using to import it.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the SPAM/SAINT tool may not be compatible with the package you are trying to install.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to handle the update, or there may be missing prerequisites.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Package Type: Ensure that the package you are trying to import is indeed meant for the