How To Fix TQ657 - & software component[&]: (&, &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TQ - SAPup Messages

• Message number: 657

• Message text: & software component[&]: (&, &)

What causes this issue?

A new main software component or add-on software component is entered
for the upgrade. Main software components are a fixed part of the
system, whereas add-on software components are not. The version of the
software component is usually higher than the current release, but it
can also be the same, or the software component is reintroduced in this
upgrade.

System Response

The upgrade tools in the SAP System (that is SPAM and the language
import) can now recognize the new component and react accordingly.

How to fix this error?

No action necessary.

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 TQ657 - & software component[&]: (&, &) ?

  The SAP error message TQ657 typically relates to issues with the configuration of the system, particularly in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) modules. The error message often indicates that there is a problem with the assignment of a sales organization to a distribution channel or a similar configuration issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of TQ657 is that the sales organization is not properly assigned to the distribution channel in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Master Data: There may be issues with the master data, such as customer or material master records that are not correctly set up.
  Inconsistent Data: There could be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to throw this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for Sales and Distribution.
  Ensure that the sales organization is correctly assigned to the distribution channel.
  Verify