How To Fix TN732 - SAPCAR does not support displays of the content of CAR archives

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 732

• Message text: SAPCAR does not support displays of the content of CAR archives

What causes this issue?

You have chosen that the archive content shall be displayed.
Unfortunately, the SAPCAR utility does not support this functionality
for CAR archives.

System Response

The archive processing will be continued and the CAR archive will be
decompressed correctly.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TN732 - SAPCAR does not support displays of the content of CAR archives ?

  The SAP error message TN732 indicates that the SAPCAR tool, which is used for handling CAR (Compressed Archive) files, does not support displaying the contents of these archives directly in the command line interface. This is a common limitation of the SAPCAR utility.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to list the contents of a CAR archive using the -l (list) option with the SAPCAR command. The SAPCAR tool is designed primarily for extracting and creating CAR files, but it does not provide functionality to display the contents of these files directly.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can use the following approaches:
  
  
  Extract the Archive: Instead of trying to list the contents, you can extract the entire CAR archive to a specified directory. Use the following command:
  SAPCAR -xvf <archive_name>.car
  This command will extract all files from the CAR archive into the current directory or a specified directory.
  
  
  Use Alternative Tools: If you need to inspect the contents without extracting, consider using other tools or scripts that can handle CAR files, but be cautious as they may not be officially supported by SAP.
  
  
  Check Documentation: Always refer to the official SAP documentation for the version of SAPCAR you are using. There may be updates or additional options available that could assist with your needs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAPCAR Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for SAPCAR to understand its capabilities and limitations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to SAPCAR that might address your specific use case or provide additional functionality.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and shared experiences from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to work around the limitation of the SAPCAR tool regarding CAR archives.