How To Fix TN417 - OCS packages are missing for a successful installation

TN417 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 417

• Message text: OCS packages are missing for a successful installation

What causes this issue?

The installation of the Preconfigured System (PCS) requires that you
import OCS packages that are not available in your system.

System Response

The next screen displays a list of the required OCS packages.

How to fix this error?

Download the required packages from the SAP Service Markeplace or from
the installation CD to the subdirectory "EPS/in" in your transport
directory.
Use the Support Package Manager (Transaction SPAM) to import the
packages.
Use the SAP Add-On Installation Tool (Transaction SAINT) to repeat the
installation of the Preconfigured System.
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If you cannot find the necessary packages in the SAP Service
Marketplace or on the CD, contact the person who created the
Preconfigured System.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TN417 - OCS packages are missing for a successful installation ?

  The SAP error message TN417 indicates that OCS (Online Component Services) packages are missing, which is preventing a successful installation of SAP software. This error typically arises during the installation or upgrade of SAP systems when the required OCS packages are not available in the expected locations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing OCS Packages: The required OCS packages may not have been downloaded or extracted properly.
  Incorrect Directory Structure: The directory structure where the OCS packages are expected to be located may not be set up correctly.
  Network Issues: If the installation is being performed from a remote location, network issues may prevent access to the required packages.
  Incomplete Download: The packages may have been partially downloaded or corrupted during the download process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Package Availability:
  
  Verify that the required OCS packages are present in the installation directory. You can check the SAP Service Marketplace or the SAP Software Download Center for the correct packages.
  
  
  
  Download Missing Packages:
  
  If the packages are