How To Fix DS042 - There is already a version for the current Release

DS042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 042

• Message text: There is already a version for the current Release

What causes this issue?

You attempted to create a version of the current program, but a version
already exists. No new version was generated.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS042 - There is already a version for the current Release ?

  The SAP error message DS042, which states "There is already a version for the current Release," typically occurs in the context of SAP Data Services or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to create or activate a new version of an object (like a data flow, job, or transformation) that already has an existing version for the same release.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Version: The primary cause of this error is that there is already a version of the object you are trying to create or activate for the current release. SAP does not allow multiple active versions of the same object for the same release to avoid conflicts and maintain data integrity.
  Version Management: The version management system in SAP ensures that only one version of an object is active at any given time for a specific release.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DS042 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Versions:
  
  Navigate to the