"You can't import the patch ([patch name]) for the solution ([solution name]) because the solution isn't present" error occurs when importing a solution patch in Microsoft Dynamics 365

This article provides a solution to an error that occurs when importing a solution patch in Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Applies to:   Microsoft Dynamics 365
Original KB number:   4471079

Symptoms

When you attempt to import a solution patch in Dynamics 365, you receive the following error:

"You can't import the patch ([patch name]) for the solution ([solution name]) because the solution isn't present. The operation has been canceled.
Error code 80048540."

Cause

This error occurs if you're trying to import a solution patch for a solution that isn't installed.

For example: Assume you have a solution named SolutionA. If there's a patch created for this solution (SolutionA_Patch1) and you try to import it into an environment that doesn't have SolutionA already installed, you would receive this error.

Resolution

Verify the solution name mentioned in the error is already installed in the environment where you're trying to import the patch.

Using the example mentioned in the Cause section, you would need to make sure you have SolutionA installed before you can install SolutionA_Patch1. For more information about solution patches, see Create patches to simplify solution updates.