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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/ESD_BO009 - The starting version of software &1 is higher than its ending version. ?

  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 be done in the SAP GUI under the relevant transaction codes (like SE80 for Object Navigator or SPAM for Support Package Manager).
  
  
  Adjust Versions: If you find that the versions are incorrectly set, you may need to adjust them. This could involve:
  
  Correcting the version numbers in the relevant configuration settings.
  Re-importing the transport requests if they were incorrectly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests: If the error occurred during a transport, check the transport request for any inconsistencies. You may need to re-import or adjust the transport request.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues related to versioning.
  
  
  System Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the system to ensure that all components are correctly configured and that there are no discrepancies in the software versions.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. They can provide more specific guidance based on the details of your system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPAM, SE80, SE11, and SE37 for checking and managing software components and versions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to software component management and versioning to understand best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /PLMI/ESD_BO009 error message in your SAP system.