How To Fix OV004 - Project version & already exists (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OV - PS: Versions

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Project version & already exists (see long text)

What causes this issue?

A project version with version key &v1& was already created.
&DEPENDENCIES&
Even if you highlight a single WBS element to save it in a project
version, the upward path is always saved along with the project
definition. Likewise, when a network activity is saved, the network
header is saved with it.

System Response

The objects you highlighted are only saved under the &v1& version key
if none of these objects are contained in the version.
If the project version already contains a project with network, you can
only save objects in it that are not part of the project or network.
If you are using the version key &v1& for additional projects, the
system does not generate a new version, but enhances the existing
version &v1&. This can lead to performance problems, among other things.
If possible, do not merge various projects into one version.
&NOTE&
You cannot subsequently change the version short text and the
assignment to a version group.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OV004 - Project version & already exists (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message OV004 indicates that a project version already exists in the system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to create a new project version for a project that already has an existing version with the same characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Project Version: The most common cause of this error is that you are trying to create a project version that already exists in the system for the same project.
  Incorrect Input: You may have entered the project number or version incorrectly, leading the system to believe that you are trying to create a duplicate.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in your SAP system that prevent the creation of multiple versions for the same project.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Versions: Before creating a new project version, check the existing project versions for the project in question. You can do this by navigating to the project management module and reviewing the project