How To Fix TN817 - CRM Support Package and Add-On Manager are no longer needed

TN817 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 817

• Message text: CRM Support Package and Add-On Manager are no longer needed

What causes this issue?

From SPAM/SAINT Version 0063, the CRM-specific actions are integrated
into the standard import process. This means it is no longer necessary
to use the CRM-specific transactions SP_MANAGER and ADDON_MANAGER to
import support packages or install add-ons. Instead, you should use only
the standard transactions SPAM (Support Package Manager) and SAINT
(Add-On Installation Tool).

System Response

The process is resumed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TN817 - CRM Support Package and Add-On Manager are no longer needed ?

  The SAP error message "TN817 CRM Support Package and Add-On Manager are no longer needed" typically indicates that the system has detected that certain components related to the CRM Support Package and Add-On Manager are no longer required or relevant for the current configuration or version of your SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Version Upgrade: This message often appears after an upgrade or update of the SAP system where certain components have been deprecated or replaced.
  Uninstallation of Add-Ons: If certain add-ons or support packages have been uninstalled or are no longer compatible with the current system, the system may flag them as unnecessary.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in system configuration or landscape can lead to the removal of dependencies on certain support packages or add-ons.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check System Status: Use transaction codes like SPAM or SAINT to check the status of installed add-ons and support packages. Ensure that your system is up to date and that all necessary