How To Fix CLB2166 - Method version could not be determined for &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CLB2 - SAIL: Common messages

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Method version could not be determined for &2

What causes this issue?

The valid method version could not be determined for service provider
&V1& and API method &V2&.

System Response

The current API call is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator and request to have the Customizing
settings for the ABAP Integration Library corrected.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the following:
For the service provider and API method mentioned above, there should be
at least one entry in table CLB2C_PTYP_VERS, specifying the process
method class (transaction CLB2_PTYPE).
If this is not the case, search for an SAP note for component
CA-UI2-AR-SM that explains what needs to be maintained. If you cannot
find a suitable note, write an error message on the same component.
For the service provider and API method mentioned above, there should be
exactly one entry in table CLB2C_PLATF_METH (transaction
CLB2_PLATF_DEF).
If this is not the case, search for an SAP note for component
CA-UI2-AR-SM that explains what needs to be maintained. If you cannot
find a suitable note, write an error message on the same component.
For the time being, enter the highest version that you can find in
CLB2C_PTYPE_VERS for the given method.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CLB2166 - Method version could not be determined for &2 ?

  The SAP error message CLB2166, which states "Method version could not be determined for &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Workflow or when dealing with Business Object methods. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid version of the specified method for the business object.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Method Version: The method version for the specified business object may not exist or may not be activated.
  Incorrect Object Type: The object type specified may not be correct or may not have the method defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the method or the business object.
  Transport Issues: If the business object or method was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the workflow or business object settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Method Version:
  
  Go to transaction SWO1 (Business Object Builder) and check if the method exists for the specified business object.
  Ensure that the method is activated and has a valid version.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Type:
  
  Ensure that the object type you are using is correct and that it has the method defined.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the method. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the method was recently transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they have been activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the Business Object:
  
  Sometimes, re-activating the business object can resolve issues. You can do this in transaction SWO1.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the workflow or the program that is calling the method to identify where the failure occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWO1: Business Object Builder
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  SWI2: Work Item Overview
  SWU3: Automatic Workflow Customizing
  
  
  
  Documentation: Check SAP Help Portal or SAP Notes for any specific notes related to the error message CLB2166.
  
  
  SAP Community: You can also search for discussions or similar issues in the SAP Community forums, where other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the CLB2166 error in your SAP system.