How To Fix ED179 - A temporary version of & exists

ED179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 179

• Message text: A temporary version of & exists

What causes this issue?

A version exists in temporary storage.

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?

In change mode, the system lets you edit the temporarily-stored
version.

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 ED179 - A temporary version of & exists ?

  The SAP error message ED179, which states "A temporary version of & exists," typically occurs in the context of SAP's transport management system or when dealing with version management in ABAP programs or other objects. This error indicates that there is a temporary version of the object you are trying to work with, which is preventing you from making changes or performing certain actions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Temporary Version Exists: The object you are trying to modify or transport has a temporary version that is currently active. This can happen if a developer has made changes to the object but has not yet saved or released those changes.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent multiple users from making changes to the same object simultaneously. If a temporary version exists, it means that the object is locked for editing.
  Transport Requests: If you are trying to transport an object that has a temporary version,