How To Fix FIPR261 - Version &1 is active at the same time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIPR - Nachrichten für Finanzprodukte

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Version &1 is active at the same time

What causes this issue?

The validity period of the version in question overlaps with that of
version &V1&. It is not possible for two versions of a product to be
active at the same time.

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?

If you want to activiate the version in question, you can either
deactivate version &V1& or change the validity period of one of the two
versions. To change version &V1& it is first necessary to save the
version in question (without generating a new version).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIPR261 - Version &1 is active at the same time ?

  The SAP error message FIPR261 indicates that there is a conflict due to multiple versions of a particular object being active at the same time. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules where version management is crucial for reporting and data integrity.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Two or more versions of the same financial report or planning version are activated simultaneously.
  There may be a configuration issue where the system is not correctly managing the versions.
  A user may have inadvertently activated a new version without deactivating the old one.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FIPR261 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Versions:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code OB52 for financial periods) to check which versions are currently active.
  Identify the conflicting versions that are active at the same time.
  
  
  
  Deactivate Unnecessary Versions:
  
  If you find that there are multiple versions active that should not be, deactivate the older or unnecessary versions.
  Ensure that only one version is active at a time for the specific context you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for version management in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the settings align with your organization's requirements and that there are no misconfigurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on managing versions in your particular module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling).
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the active versions and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB52 for managing financial periods and versions.
  Version Management: Understand how version management works in SAP, especially in the context of financial reporting and planning.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to manage versions effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FIPR261 error and ensure that your SAP system is functioning correctly with respect to version management.