How To Fix TN659 - Reading product versions for the target system &1 (&2)

TN659 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 659

• Message text: Reading product versions for the target system &1 (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TN659 - Reading product versions for the target system &1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message TN659 typically indicates an issue related to reading product versions for a target system during a transport or system landscape operation. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during the transport of objects or when trying to access system information.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Configuration: The target system may not be properly configured in the Transport Management System (TMS).
  Network Issues: There may be connectivity problems between the source and target systems.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to read product versions in the target system.
  System Status: The target system may be in a state that prevents reading product versions (e.g., it may be down or in maintenance mode).
  Transport Directory Issues: There may be issues with the transport directory or transport routes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TN659 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check TMS Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the