How To Fix G01700 - In def. of sel. items, target version &1 not equal to source version &2

G01700 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G01 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 700

• Message text: In def. of sel. items, target version &1 not equal to source version &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G01700 - In def. of sel. items, target version &1 not equal to source version &2 ?

  The SAP error message G01700, which states "In def. of sel. items, target version &1 not equal to source version &2," typically occurs in the context of planning and budgeting within SAP systems, particularly in modules like SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation). This error indicates a mismatch between the target version and the source version in a selection definition.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when there is an inconsistency between the versions being used in a planning or reporting process. Specifically, it means that the target version (the version you are trying to write to or update) is different from the source version (the version you are reading from or using as a basis for the operation). This can happen due to:
  
  Version Configuration: The target and source versions are not aligned in the configuration settings.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrectly specified versions in the planning or reporting process.
  Version Management: