How To Fix WER137 - Software component &1 is not valid

WER137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER - Messages for the package WER

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Software component &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER137 - Software component &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message:
  WER137: Software component &1 is not valid
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the specified software component (SC) is not recognized or is invalid in the context where it is being used. This can happen due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  The software component name provided does not exist in the SAP system.
  The software component has not been properly registered or imported into the system.
  There is a typo or incorrect entry of the software component name.
  The software component is not active or has been deleted.
  The system is trying to reference a software component that is not part of the current system landscape or client.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error WER137, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify the Software Component Name:
  
  Check the exact name of the software component you are trying to use.
  Use transaction SPAM or SAINT to view the list of installed software components.
  Alternatively, use transaction SWCV (Software Component Versions)