How To Fix FL198 - Original version for module & does not exist. Reset = Delete!

FL198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FL - Function Builder messages

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Original version for module & does not exist. Reset = Delete!

What causes this issue?

This function module was created as a modification in an SAP function
group.
The operation "Reset to Original" means discarding the modification; in
this instance this means that the function module will be deleted.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Decide whether to continue with "Reset to Original" and thus having the
module deleted.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FL198 - Original version for module & does not exist. Reset = Delete! ?

  The SAP error message FL198, which states "Original version for module & does not exist. Reset = Delete!?", typically occurs in the context of SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the original version of a specific module or document that you are trying to access or process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Original Document: The original document or version that you are trying to reference may have been deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number or reference you are using may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with data integrity that prevent the system from locating the original version.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the original document.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Existence: Verify that the original document or version exists in the system. You