How To Fix ATO529 - Version &1 of collection &2 already exists.

ATO529 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ATO - Adaptation Transport Organizer Messages

• Message number: 529

• Message text: Version &1 of collection &2 already exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATO529 - Version &1 of collection &2 already exists. ?

  The SAP error message ATO529 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a collection (such as a variant or a configuration) that already exists in the system with the same version number. This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Variant Configuration (AVC) or similar scenarios where collections are used to manage configurations.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create a new version of a collection (e.g., a variant) that already exists with the same version number.
  There may be a duplicate entry in the database for the specified collection and version.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ATO529 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Versions:
  
  Use transaction codes like CU50 (for configuration) or CU60 (for variant configuration) to check the existing versions of the collection.
  Verify if the version you are trying to create already exists.
  
  
  
  Change Version Number:
  
  If you are trying to create a new version, ensure that you are