How To Fix CRD_CUST003 - Version is inactive; you can only display

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRD_CUST - Credentialing: Messages for Editing Customizing

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Version is inactive; you can only display

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRD_CUST003 - Version is inactive; you can only display ?

  The SAP error message CRD_CUST003 indicates that the version of a customizing object (like a configuration or a master data record) you are trying to access is inactive. This means that the system is set to display mode only, and you cannot make any changes or perform any actions that would require the version to be active.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Version: The version of the customizing object you are trying to access is not active. This can happen if the object has been created but not activated, or if it has been deactivated for some reason.
  Transport Requests: If the object is part of a transport request that has not been released or imported into the target system, it may remain inactive.
  Version Management: In some cases, version management settings may lead to certain versions being marked as inactive.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Version:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO for configuration).
  Locate the specific object or configuration you are trying to modify.
  Check if there is an option to activate the version. If you have the necessary authorizations, activate the version.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the object is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport has been released and imported into the target system.
  You can check the transport logs to see if there were any issues during the import.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to activate the version or if you are unsure about the process, consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator. They can assist in activating the version or resolving any transport-related issues.
  
  
  
  Review Version Management Settings:
  
  If version management is enabled, review the settings to ensure that the correct version is active and that there are no restrictions preventing activation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator), SE11 (Data Dictionary), or SPRO (Customizing) to navigate to the relevant object.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to activate customizing objects. Lack of authorization can also lead to this error.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions related to the object you are working with.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRD_CUST003 error and activate the necessary version for your customizing object.