How To Fix BV251 - Special version &1 is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BV - Customer Measurement

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Special version &1 is unknown

What causes this issue?

The system does not recognize special version &V1&.
The special version would have to be contained in database table TUZUS.
However, the system could not find it there.

System Response

Termination.

How to fix this error?

Select a permitted special version. When doing so, you should, of
course, take into account the conditions of the license contract.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BV251 - Special version &1 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message BV251 ("Special version &1 is unknown") typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when the system encounters a special version of a data object (like a query, report, or data source) that it does not recognize or cannot find.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Deleted Version: The special version referenced in the error message may have been deleted or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is looking for a version that has not been properly set up.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the transport may not have included the special version.
  Data Source Changes: Changes in the underlying data source or structure may lead to the system being unable to find the expected version.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the special version.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Object Availability: Verify if the special version exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for InfoProviders) to see if the version is listed.
  Recreate the Version: If the version is missing, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  Review Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and successfully imported.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the data object to ensure that it is correctly set up and pointing to the right version.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the special version.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version or object type for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error code in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSO2 (Manage InfoObjects), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.