How To Fix TN768 - Installed SAPCAR version does not support checks on signed archives

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 768

• Message text: Installed SAPCAR version does not support checks on signed archives

What causes this issue?

The check for signed SAPCAR archives is activated. However, the SAPCAR
tool in the installed version does not support checks for signed
archives.

System Response

The action is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Download the latest SAPCAR version from the SAP Support Portal and
install it in the kernel directory.
Alternatively you can deactivate checks for signed archives in the
settings.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TN768 - Installed SAPCAR version does not support checks on signed archives ?

  The SAP error message TN768 indicates that the version of SAPCAR (SAP Archive Tool) you are using does not support the verification of signed archives. This typically occurs when you are trying to extract or work with a signed archive file, and the version of SAPCAR you have installed is outdated or incompatible with the features required for handling signed archives.
  Cause:
  
  Outdated SAPCAR Version: The version of SAPCAR you are using is older and does not have the functionality to check or verify signed archives.
  Incorrect Installation: There may be an issue with how SAPCAR was installed or configured on your system.
  File Compatibility: The archive you are trying to work with may have been created with a newer version of SAPCAR that includes signing features.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Update SAPCAR: 
  
  Download the latest version of SAPCAR from the SAP Support Portal or the SAP Software Download Center. Ensure that you are using a version that supports signed archives.
  Replace the old version of SAPCAR with the new one on your system.
  
  
  
  Verify Installation:
  
  After updating, ensure that the new version is correctly installed. You can check the version by running the command:
  SAPCAR -version
  
  Make sure that the path to the new SAPCAR executable is correctly set in your environment variables if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Archive Compatibility:
  
  If you are still facing issues, verify that the archive you are trying to extract is indeed signed and compatible with the version of SAPCAR you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAPCAR Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for SAPCAR for detailed information on its features and how to use it effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  Support: If the problem persists after updating, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TN768 error and successfully work with signed archives using SAPCAR.