How To Fix BS021 - Old object number is not temporary

BS021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS - Status Management

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Old object number is not temporary

What causes this issue?

System error: An attempt has been made to replace object number &V1&
with object number &V2&. Howver, object number &V1& is no temporary
number.

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS021 - Old object number is not temporary ?

  The SAP error message BS021: "Old object number is not temporary" typically occurs in the context of SAP's transport management system or when dealing with object versions in the ABAP Dictionary. This error indicates that the system is trying to access or manipulate an object that has an old object number that is not marked as temporary, which can lead to inconsistencies or issues in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Object Versioning: The error often arises when there is an attempt to access an object (like a table, view, or program) that has been modified or transported, and the system is trying to reference an old version of that object.
  Transport Issues: If a transport request has been incorrectly managed or if there are inconsistencies in the transport directory, this error can occur.
  Development Environment Issues: If you are working in a development environment and have made changes to an object that has not been properly