How To Fix TN715 - There is no decompression software installed on the application server

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 715

• Message text: There is no decompression software installed on the application server

What causes this issue?

There is no decompression software installed on the application server
in the $(DIR_EXECUTABLE) directory.

System Response

The file was saved on the application server in the $(DIR_TRANS)/tmp
directory.

How to fix this error?

Install the CAR decompression software from your kernel CD.

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 TN715 - There is no decompression software installed on the application server ?

  The SAP error message TN715, which states "There is no decompression software installed on the application server," typically occurs when the SAP system is trying to handle compressed files (such as those in a transport request) but cannot find the necessary decompression tools installed on the application server.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Decompression Software: The most common cause is that the required decompression software (like gzip, unzip, or similar tools) is not installed on the application server.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be correctly configured to recognize the installed decompression tools.
  Permissions Issues: There may be permission issues preventing the SAP system from accessing the decompression tools.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Install Decompression Software:
  
  Ensure that the necessary decompression tools are installed on the application server. For example, if you are using a Unix/Linux system, you might need to install gzip or unzip.
  You can typically install these tools using the package manager for your operating system (e.g., apt-get for Debian-based systems, yum for Red Hat-based systems).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the SAP system is configured to use the correct path for the decompression tools. This can often be set in the SAP profile parameters.
  You can check the parameters using transaction RZ10 or RZ11 in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Set Environment Variables:
  
  Ensure that the environment variables (like PATH) include the directory where the decompression tools are installed.
  
  
  
  Permissions:
  
  Check the permissions of the decompression tools to ensure that the user under which the SAP application server is running has the necessary permissions to execute them.
  
  
  
  Restart the Application Server:
  
  After making changes, it may be necessary to restart the application server for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to TN715 for any specific recommendations or patches that may address this issue.
  System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TN715 error and ensure that your SAP system can handle compressed files correctly.