How To Fix FDT_CORE077 - Action type properties cannot be changed; active version exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_CORE - Formula & Derivation Tool: Core

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Action type properties cannot be changed; active version exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_CORE077 - Action type properties cannot be changed; active version exists ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CORE077 indicates that you are trying to change the properties of an action type in the Form Data Management (FDM) framework while an active version of that action type exists. This is a common issue when working with FDM in SAP, particularly when you are trying to modify an action type that is currently in use.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the action type you are attempting to modify has an active version. In SAP FDM, certain properties of action types cannot be changed if they are currently active or in use. This is a safeguard to ensure that ongoing processes are not disrupted by changes to their configurations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Versions: Verify if there are any active versions of the action type you are trying to modify. You can do this by navigating to the relevant