SAP Solution Manager 7.2 · Downgrade Protection & CSOL

What software component must be deployed on SolMan and all managed systems to enable downgrade protection, and how should it be distributed?

Deploy the CTS_PLUG software component (SAP Note 1688276) to SolMan and all managed systems, keep it current, and never install it locally on managed systems — distribute centrally from SolMan. Check deployment status with transaction SZENPLUGIN.

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