How To Fix TN483 - The add-on installation must be finished first

TN483 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 483

• Message text: The add-on installation must be finished first

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to activate Industry Extension &V1& Release &V2&. To
allow this, the system needs to check whether the Support Package status
is compatible with the other software components, or whether add-ons
have been installed that are incompatible with the Industry extension.
As an active add-on installation queue has not yet been completely
imported, these checks cannot be made at the moment.

System Response

Processing is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Complete the add-on installation in the add-on installation tool. You
can then try to activate Industry Extension &V1& Release &V2& again.

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 TN483 - The add-on installation must be finished first ?

  The SAP error message TN483, "The add-on installation must be finished first," typically occurs when there is an attempt to execute a transaction or process that requires an add-on to be fully installed or activated, but the installation process has not been completed successfully.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Add-on Installation: The add-on installation process was interrupted or not completed, leading to the system being in an inconsistent state.
  Missing Dependencies: The add-on may have dependencies that are not met, causing the installation to be incomplete.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the add-on from being properly installed or activated.
  User Permissions: The user attempting to execute the transaction may not have the necessary permissions to complete the add-on installation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Complete the Add-on Installation:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and navigate to the add-on installation transaction (usually SE80 or SICF).
  Check the status of the add-on installation and ensure that it is completed.