How To Fix CACSMD229 - The previous version is overwritten when you save


CACSMD229 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CACSMD - Message Texts for Master Data

  • Message number: 229

  • Message text: The previous version is overwritten when you save

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  • What causes this issue?

    A pre-entered version already exists for the contract to be maintained.
    As this pre-entered version was not used as the contract template, it
    is overwritten with the new data when you save.

    System Response

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

    How to fix this error?

    Only save if you really want to overwrite the pre-entered version.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSMD229 - The previous version is overwritten when you save ?
    The SAP error message CACSMD229, which states "The previous version is overwritten when you save," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module. This message indicates that you are trying to save a document or record that has a versioning system in place, and the system is warning you that the current version will be replaced by the new one you are trying to save.
    
    Cause: Version Control: The system is designed to maintain different versions of a document or record. When you save a new version, it overwrites the existing one. User Action: The user may be attempting to save changes to a document that is already in use or has been modified by another user. Configuration Settings: The system settings may be configured to allow only one active version of a document at a time.
    Solution: Confirm Overwrite: If you are sure that you want to overwrite the

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