How To Fix /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES409 - Transfer method &1 is not relevant for transfer with version status &2

/CPD/PFP_MESSAGES409 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 409

• Message text: Transfer method &1 is not relevant for transfer with version status &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES409 - Transfer method &1 is not relevant for transfer with version status &2 ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES409 indicates that there is an issue with the transfer method being used in relation to the version status of the data being processed. This error typically arises in the context of data transfer processes, particularly in the SAP Product Footprint Management (PFM) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The transfer method specified (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not compatible with the version status (denoted as &2) of the data you are trying to transfer.
  This could happen if the transfer method is not designed to handle the specific version status of the data, or if there is a mismatch in the configuration settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transfer Method Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the transfer method you are using. Ensure that it is set up correctly and is intended for the version status of the data you are working