How To Fix 26174 - Version with change number & becomes valid in the future

26174 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Version with change number & becomes valid in the future

What causes this issue?

You enter a change number in order to create a new version.

System Response

The system checks the valid-from dates of the existing versions.

How to fix this error?

This document has at least one version (with change number &V1&) that
becomes valid later than the version you are currently processing.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

This message warns you that you should check the versions of change
number &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26174 - Version with change number & becomes valid in the future ?

  The SAP error message 26174 indicates that a version of a material or object with a specific change number is set to become valid in the future. This typically occurs in the context of change management within SAP, particularly when dealing with material master data, BOMs (Bill of Materials), or other objects that can have multiple versions.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to access or use a version of a material or object that is not yet valid. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to use a change number that has a validity date set in the future.
  The system is configured to prevent the use of future versions until they become valid.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Validity Date: Review the change number and its associated validity date. Ensure that you are not trying to access a version that is not yet valid.
  
  
  Use the Current