How To Fix CRM_IU_BRF112 - Function &1 valid on &2 cannot be deployed due to more recent version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_IU_BRF - BRFplus messages

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Function &1 valid on &2 cannot be deployed due to more recent version

What causes this issue?

A more recent version of the BRFplus function exists, which contains
processing-relevant changes. You cannot deploy a historical version of a
BRFplus function.

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?

Create a new version of the corresponding product to which the BRFplus
function is assigned. The new product version automatically deploys the
most recent version of the BRFplus function.
If the product version has not yet been released you can switch back to
status "In Process" and the most recent version of the BRFplus function
will be used for the current product version. Afterwards you can
transport the product version with the newest BRFplus function version.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_IU_BRF112 - Function &1 valid on &2 cannot be deployed due to more recent version ?

  The SAP error message CRM_IU_BRF112 indicates that there is an issue with deploying a function in the Business Rule Framework (BRF) due to the presence of a more recent version of that function. This typically occurs in environments where multiple versions of a function exist, and the system is trying to deploy an older version that is not compatible with the current state of the system.
  Cause:
  
  Version Conflict: The function you are trying to deploy has a newer version that is already active in the system. The BRF framework does not allow the deployment of an older version if a newer one exists.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting changes from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), and the target system has a newer version of the function, this error can occur.
  Development and Testing: If multiple developers are working on the same function and one of them has created a newer version, it can lead to conflicts when trying to deploy an older version.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Versions: Review the versions of the function in the BRF. You can do this by navigating to the BRF workbench and checking the version history of the function.
  Deploy the Latest Version: Instead of deploying the older version, deploy the latest version of the function that is already available in the system.
  Adjust Transport Requests: If you are working with transport requests, ensure that you are transporting the correct version of the function. You may need to adjust your transport requests to include the latest version.
  Delete or Archive Older Versions: If the older version is no longer needed, consider deleting or archiving it to avoid future conflicts.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to BRF and version management for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  BRF Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the Business Rule Framework documentation to understand versioning and deployment processes better.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.