When loading packages from an older version of SSIS into a newer version of SSIS an error occurs

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Error:

When loading packages from an older version of SSIS (e.g. SSIS 2008R2) into a newer version of SSIS (e.g. SSIS 2014) I get the following error:

The component metadata for “Xtract DeltaQ” could not be upgraded to the newer version of the component. The PerformUpgrade method failed.

Reason:

This Exception occurs when trying to load an older SSIS package into a newer version of SSIS.

Solution:

Please use the conversion preparer before loading the package into the newer version of SSIS:

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