How To Fix FITP160 - Incompatible versions of API client and API server

FITP160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITP -

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Incompatible versions of API client and API server

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FITP160 - Details

• The SAP error message FITP160 indicates that there is an incompatibility between the versions of the API client and the API server. This typically occurs when the client application is using a different version of the API than what the server is expecting or supporting. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Version Mismatch: The API client and server are not aligned in terms of version. This can happen if the client has been updated to a newer version while the server is still running an older version, or vice versa.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the client or server can lead to version incompatibility.
  Deployment Issues: If the API server was recently updated or deployed, it may not be compatible with the existing client version.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Versions: Verify the versions of both the API client and the API server. Ensure that they are compatible with each other. You