How To Fix CACSBAS718 - Version type '&1' is not defined in the system

CACSBAS718 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSBAS - Commissions: General Service Messages

• Message number: 718

• Message text: Version type '&1' is not defined in the system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSBAS718 - Version type '&1' is not defined in the system ?

  The SAP error message CACSBAS718 indicates that a specific version type (denoted by &1) is not defined in the system. This error typically arises in the context of configuration or data management processes where versioning is involved, such as in the areas of project management, document management, or configuration management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Version Type: The version type specified in the transaction or configuration is not defined in the system. This could be due to a typo, a missing configuration, or an incorrect reference.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, the version type may not have been properly defined or registered.
  Transport Issues: If the version type was supposed to be transported from another system (like a development or quality assurance system) and the transport did not include the necessary configuration, this error may occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Version Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the