How To Fix IFME_AIM000 - IFME After Import Finished: versions except ACTIVE were deleted.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IFME_AIM - IFME After Import messages

• Message number: 000

• Message text: IFME After Import Finished: versions except ACTIVE were deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IFME_AIM000 - IFME After Import Finished: versions except ACTIVE were deleted. ?

  The SAP error message IFME_AIM000 indicates that after an import process, versions other than the ACTIVE version were deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's transport management system or when dealing with configuration versions in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Version Management: The error usually arises when the system is configured to only keep the ACTIVE version of a configuration or data object. When an import is executed, the system may automatically delete all other versions to maintain consistency and avoid confusion.
  Transport Request Settings: The transport request may have settings that dictate how versions are handled during the import process.
  Manual Deletion: It could also be a result of manual actions taken by users or administrators who have deleted versions intentionally or unintentionally.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Version Management Settings: Review the version management settings in your SAP system. Ensure that the settings align with your organization's requirements for version retention.
  Restore Deleted Versions: If the deleted versions are needed, you may need to restore them from a backup or re-import them if they are available in another transport request.
  Adjust Import Settings: If the deletion of non-active versions is not desired, consider adjusting the import settings in the transport management system to retain these versions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to version management and transport requests for specific guidance on handling this error.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support for help.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transport Management System (TMS): Understanding how TMS works can help in managing imports and exports of configurations and data.
  Version Management: Familiarize yourself with how version management operates within SAP, including how to create, manage, and delete versions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context and solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and prevent it from occurring in the future.