How To Fix BV272 - Special version &1 is unknown in child system &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BV - Customer Measurement

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Special version &1 is unknown in child system &2

What causes this issue?

Special version &V1& in not known in the child system &V2&.
A cause of this could be that the central system only has information
about an obsolete status of the child system.

System Response

Termination.

How to fix this error?

You can assign a different (or no) special version to the user. When
doing so, you should, of course, take into account the conditions of
the license contract.
If the central system only has information about an obsolete status of
the child system, transfer the current status to the central system.
You have the following options for doing this:
User maintenance transactions (SU01, SU10), "Roles" tab page,
"Text comparison from child sys." function
User maintenance transactions (SU01, SU10), "Profiles" tab page,
"Text comparison from child sys." function
User maintenance transaction (SU01, SU10), "License Data" tab page,
"Text comparison" function
Program SUSR_ZBV_GET_RECEIVER_PROFILES
Program SUSR_CUA_CONSISTENCY_CHECK

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BV272 - Special version &1 is unknown in child system &2 ?

  The SAP error message BV272 "Special version &1 is unknown in child system &2" typically occurs in the context of SAP Landscape Management or when dealing with system copies, transports, or system connections. This error indicates that a specific version of a software component or a special version of a transport request is not recognized in the child system specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Component: The special version of the software component (e.g., a specific version of a transport request) is not installed or not available in the child system.
  Transport Issues: The transport request that includes the special version may not have been imported into the child system.
  Configuration Mismatch: There may be a configuration mismatch between the parent and child systems, leading to the child system not recognizing the special version.
  System Copy Issues: If the child system was created as a copy of another system, there may have been issues during the copy process that resulted in missing components or versions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Component Installation: Verify that the required software component or version is installed in the child system. You can do this by checking the system status or using transaction codes like SPAM or SAINT.
  Import Transport Requests: If the special version is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport request has been successfully imported into the child system. You can check the transport logs for any errors.
  Reconfigure System: If there are configuration mismatches, you may need to reconfigure the child system to ensure it recognizes the special version.
  System Copy Verification: If the child system was created from a system copy, verify that the copy process completed successfully and that all necessary components were included.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SPAM, SAINT, STMS, and SE01 for managing transports and software components.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to BV272 or similar issues in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on system landscape management and transport management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.