How To Fix ED012 - A temporary version was generated with number &

ED012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: A temporary version was generated with number &

What causes this issue?

The Editor has written the current version of the source code and the
differences between it and the previous version ('backwards delta') to
the version database.
You can display versions at any time by choosing
Utilities -> Version management.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED012 - A temporary version was generated with number & ?

  The SAP error message ED012, which states "A temporary version was generated with number &," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's version management, particularly when dealing with data changes in the system. This message indicates that a temporary version of a document or data object has been created due to some issue that prevented the system from saving the changes in the standard way.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Locking: The most common cause is that the data object you are trying to modify is currently locked by another user or process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the data object.
  System Errors: There may be a temporary system error or inconsistency that prevents the normal saving of the data.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the system can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the data