How To Fix EU473 - & may not have an inactive version

EU473 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EU - Development Environment

• Message number: 473

• Message text: & may not have an inactive version

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EU473 - Details

• The SAP error message EU473 typically indicates that there is an issue with a version of a document or object that is not active or has been deactivated. This error often arises in the context of SAP's document management system or when dealing with version management in various modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Version: The error suggests that the system is trying to access a version of a document or object that is not currently active. This can happen if the version has been deactivated or if the system is configured to only allow access to active versions.
  Version Management Settings: The settings for version management may not be configured correctly, leading to the inability to access the required version.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the active version of the document or object.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the database or application data that lead to the system not