How To Fix TN706 - Software installed for decompression is obsolete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 706

• Message text: Software installed for decompression is obsolete

What causes this issue?

The software that is installed on the application server to manage
compressed files (CAR) is obsolete. To successfully install packages
with this transaction, the software must support the option -R.

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?

Install the latest version of CAR on your application server.

Procedure for System Administrators

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