How To Fix ED013 - No version generated because no differences exist

ED013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No version generated because no differences exist

What causes this issue?

The current version of the source code was not copied to the version
database, because it is identical to the latest version already stored
there.

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 ED013 - No version generated because no differences exist ?

  The SAP error message ED013 ("No version generated because no differences exist") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Change and Transport System (CTS) when you are trying to create a transport request or version for an object, but the system detects that there are no changes to be transported. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you attempt to transport a program, function module, or other objects that have not been modified since the last transport.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Changes Made: The most common cause is that the object you are trying to transport has not been changed since the last version was created. The system checks for differences between the current version and the last saved version and finds none.
  Incorrect Object Selection: You may have selected the wrong object or version that does not contain any changes.
  Transport Request Issues: There may be issues with the transport request itself,