How To Fix /PLMI/ESD_BO009 - The starting version of software &1 is higher than its ending version.

/PLMI/ESD_BO009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/ESD_BO -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: The starting version of software &1 is higher than its ending version.

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/PLMI/ESD_BO009 - Details

• The SAP error message /PLMI/ESD_BO009 indicates that there is a versioning issue with a software component in the SAP system. Specifically, the error states that the starting version of the software is higher than its ending version, which is logically inconsistent and can lead to problems in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Versioning: This error typically arises when there is a mismatch in the versioning of software components. For example, if a software component is supposed to be upgraded or downgraded, but the version numbers are incorrectly set, it can lead to this error.
  Data Corruption: There may be corruption in the data related to the software versions in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: Misconfiguration in the system settings or in the transport requests can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Version Numbers: Review the version numbers of the software components involved. Ensure that the starting version is indeed lower than the ending version. This can usually