How To Fix CJ255 - The version &1 &2 is no longer active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 255

• Message text: The version &1 &2 is no longer active

What causes this issue?

You want to edit an inactive simulation version.
If you transfer a simulation to the corresponding operative project,
the system sets the 'inactive' indicator for all the other simulation
versions in the project.
The indicator can also be set manualy by choosing <lS>Simulation ->
Administrative data</>.

System Response

An inactive version can only be displayed, not edited.
&hints&
The 'inactive' indicator can be reset in the administrative data;
however usually this is not advisable since inconsistencies between the
reactivated version and the operative project are likely.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ255 - The version &1 &2 is no longer active ?

  The SAP error message CJ255 "The version &1 &2 is no longer active" typically occurs in the context of project management and controlling within SAP, particularly when dealing with project versions in the Project System (PS) module. This error indicates that the specified version of a project (identified by the version number and project definition) is not active, meaning it cannot be used for planning, reporting, or other operations.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Version: The version you are trying to access or use has been set to inactive. This can happen if the version was manually deactivated or if it was part of a project that has been archived or closed.
  Version Deletion: The version may have been deleted or not created properly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the version, leading to the perception that it is inactive.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Version:
  
  Go to the transaction code CJ02 (Change Project) or CJ20N (Project Builder).
  Enter the project definition and navigate to the version management section.
  Check the status of the version and activate it if it is inactive.
  
  
  
  Create a New Version:
  
  If the version cannot be activated, consider creating a new version of the project. This can be done in the same transaction codes mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the project version. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any project documentation or change logs to understand why the version was deactivated.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ01 (Create Project), CJ02 (Change Project), CJ03 (Display Project), and CJ20N (Project Builder).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message.
  Project Version Management: Understanding how project versions work in SAP PS can help prevent this error in the future. Familiarize yourself with the versioning process and best practices for managing project versions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CJ255 error and continue working with your project in SAP.