EM 13c: Database Patch Validation Fails at Multiple Checks with Error "actions.xml with Version field of the component "delete" in actions file cannot be or empty"

 EM 13c: Database Patch Validation Fails at Multiple Checks with Error "actions.xml with Version field of the component "delete" in actions file cannot be <null> or empty"

From EM 13c Console, Database Patch plan validation steps fails with the following errors in JobStepsLog_Run_Prerequisite_Checks log file:

Performing check for CheckSystemCommandAvailable
Are all system commands available?
Check complete. The overall result of this check is: Not executed <<<<

Check complete: Not executed <<<<
/tmp/p27547329_600000000009300_226_0/oracle/27547329/27547329/etc/config/actions.xml with Version field of the component "delete" in actions file cannot be or empty. Please check patch metadata.
Recommendation: Check if the commands are in the environment variable "PATH", or specify them in a property file.

Performing check for CheckSystemSpace
Does the system have enough space?
Check complete. The overall result of this check is: Not executed <<<<

Check complete: Not executed <<<<
/tmp/p27547329_600000000009300_226_0/oracle/27547329/27547329/etc/config/actions.xml with Version field of the component "delete" in actions file cannot be or empty. Please check patch metadata.
Recommendation: Create some free space and try again.

CAUSE 

Required OPatch is not available in the software library.

SOLUTION

Verify the patch readme and load the required OPatch ( Patch 6880880 ) into the software library.

Create a new patch plan.