How To Fix TN586 - Upgrades to required software component versions are missing

TN586 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 586

• Message text: Upgrades to required software component versions are missing

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TN586 - Details

• The SAP error message TN586 indicates that there are missing upgrades to required software component versions during an upgrade or installation process. This typically occurs when the system is trying to install or upgrade a component that has dependencies on other components that are not at the required version.
  
  Cause:
  
  Version Mismatch: The software component you are trying to install or upgrade requires a specific version of another component that is not currently installed or is outdated.
  Missing Components: Some required components may not be installed at all.
  Incorrect Software Catalog: The software catalog being used may not have the correct versions of the components needed for the upgrade.
  Dependency Issues: There may be dependencies that are not met due to missing or incompatible versions of other components.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Component Versions: Verify the versions of the installed components against the required versions for the upgrade. You can do this using transaction codes like SPAM or SAINT