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April 27, 2026

Troubleshooting Tip: FortiSOAR upgrade failure due to missing Python yaml module

  • April 27, 2026
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Description


This article describes an issue where the FortiSOAR upgrade fails due to a missing Python dependency.

During the upgrade process, the following error may be observed in the logs:

ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'yaml'


This issue prevents the upgrade from completing successfully.

Scope


FortiSOAR.


Solution

To resolve the issue, install the required Python module and retry the upgrade:

  1. Install the required Python module by running the following command:


# yum install -y python3-pyyaml


  1. After installing the module, rerun the upgrade to complete the process.


By following these steps, the issue should be resolved and the FortiSOAR should be successfully upgraded.