How To Fix TN_PROCESS161 - Component &1 can only be uninstalled with the SUM tool.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TN_PROCESS - Message Class for OCS Change Processes

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Component &1 can only be uninstalled with the SUM tool.

What causes this issue?

You have selected the software component &V1& for uninstallation.
Currently this is only supported for upgrades or product conversions in
Software Update Manager (SUM). For more information, see note &V2&.

System Response

The uninstallation process is not started.

How to fix this error?

If you only want to run the check steps of the uninstallation process,
you can do this using Add-On Installation Tool (SAINT). Switch to the
test scenario before proceeding. You can do this in the settings, which
you can access from the menu: <LS>Extras -> Settings</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TN_PROCESS161 - Component &1 can only be uninstalled with the SUM tool. ?

  The SAP error message TN_PROCESS161 indicates that a specific component (denoted as &1) cannot be uninstalled using the standard methods and must be removed using the Software Update Manager (SUM) tool. This error typically arises during the process of managing SAP components, particularly when attempting to uninstall or downgrade a component that has specific dependencies or requirements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Component Dependencies: The component you are trying to uninstall may have dependencies that require it to be managed through the SUM tool.
  Version Compatibility: The component may be part of a version that is not compatible with standard uninstallation methods.
  Incorrect Procedure: Attempting to uninstall a component without following the proper procedures or tools designated by SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use the Software Update Manager (SUM):
  
  Download and prepare the latest version of the SUM tool from the SAP Service Marketplace.
  Follow the official SAP documentation for using SUM to uninstall the component. This typically involves:
  Running the SUM tool in the appropriate