How To Fix FSL_UTILITIES021 - Payload refers to SWC &1 in version &2; current version is &3

FSL_UTILITIES021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSL_UTILITIES -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Payload refers to SWC &1 in version &2; current version is &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSL_UTILITIES021 - Payload refers to SWC &1 in version &2; current version is &3 ?

  The SAP error message FSL_UTILITIES021 indicates a version mismatch for a Software Component (SWC) in the context of SAP's Flexible Service Logistics (FSL) or similar applications. The message typically means that the payload you are trying to process refers to a specific version of a software component, but the current version available in your system is different.
  
  Cause:
  
  Version Mismatch: The payload is referencing a version of a software component (SWC) that is not the same as the version currently installed in your SAP system.
  Deployment Issues: The software component may have been updated or changed in the system, but the payload still refers to the older version.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration settings that are pointing to the wrong version of the software component.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Installed Versions: Verify the versions of the software components installed in your SAP system. You can do this through transaction codes like SPAM or SAINT to check for