How To Fix B2215 - Remote system &1 has a different release level

B2215 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B2 - ALE Basis tools messages

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Remote system &1 has a different release level

What causes this issue?

The comparison system &V1& has a different release from the local
comparison system. The local system is on release &V2& and the remote
system has release &V3&.
If the release fields in the options dialog are empty, the most
up-to-date local definition is used. The current definition does not
have to be released. To avoid problems in the comparison, fill the
release fields in the options dialog with the version information from
the remote system.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

B2215 - Details

• The SAP error message B2215 indicates that there is a mismatch in the release levels between the local SAP system and the remote system you are trying to connect to. This typically occurs in scenarios involving remote function calls (RFC), where the systems need to be compatible in terms of their software versions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Version Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the remote system is running a different version or release of SAP than the local system. This can happen if one system has been upgraded while the other has not.
  Incompatible Add-ons: If one system has certain add-ons or enhancements that the other does not, this can also lead to compatibility issues.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the RFC destination or in the system landscape can also trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Release Levels: Verify the release levels of both the local and remote systems. You can do this by