How To Fix FDT_CORE217 - Version &1 is discarded completely by timestamp &2

FDT_CORE217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Version &1 is discarded completely by timestamp &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_CORE217 - Version &1 is discarded completely by timestamp &2 ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CORE217 indicates that a specific version of a document or data object has been discarded due to a timestamp issue. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Data Management (FDT) framework, which is used for managing various types of data objects and their versions.
  
  Cause:
  The error message FDT_CORE217 is triggered when:
  
  A version of a data object is considered outdated or invalid because its timestamp is older than the current timestamp of the data object.
  The system has a mechanism to ensure that only the most recent and relevant versions of data objects are retained, and older versions are discarded to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Timestamp: Verify the timestamps of the versions involved. Ensure that the version you are trying to use is indeed the most recent one.
  
  
  Update the Data Object: If you have access to