How To Fix PFM_01CA170 - Target version cannot be the same as source version

PFM_01CA170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_01CA - Generic messages for developments

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Target version cannot be the same as source version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_01CA170 - Target version cannot be the same as source version ?

  The SAP error message PFM_01CA170 indicates that there is an issue with the versioning of a project or object in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the target version cannot be the same as the source version during a transport or version management operation. This error typically occurs in the context of transport requests, version management, or when trying to copy or move objects within the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is attempting to perform an operation where the source and target versions of an object are identical. This situation is not allowed because it does not make sense to copy or transport an object to the same version it currently exists in.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Versions: Verify the source and target versions of the object you are trying to work with. Ensure that they are indeed