How To Fix BV168 - Special versions were deleted by &1 users

BV168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BV - Customer Measurement

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Special versions were deleted by &1 users

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BV168 - Details

• The SAP error message BV168, which states "Special versions were deleted by &1 users," typically occurs in the context of SAP's batch management or version management functionalities. This error indicates that special versions of a material or batch have been deleted by a user, and it may affect processes that rely on those versions.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Action: The most direct cause of this error is that a user has deleted special versions of a material or batch. This could be due to a manual deletion or a batch job that cleans up old or obsolete versions.
  Data Integrity Issues: If there are inconsistencies in the database or if the system is not properly synchronized, it may lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manage special versions, leading to confusion and potential errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Actions: Identify which user deleted the special versions and understand the