How To Fix PU340 - Versioning was not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

• Message number: 340

• Message text: Versioning was not activated

What causes this issue?

No versions are created because request &V1& is not a change request,
or because it does not contain any locked objects.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PU340 - Versioning was not activated ?

  The SAP error message PU340, which states "Versioning was not activated," typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) or SAP SuccessFactors when there is an attempt to access or manipulate data that requires versioning, but versioning has not been enabled for the relevant infotype or data object.
  Cause:
  
  Versioning Not Activated: The primary cause of this error is that versioning has not been activated for the specific infotype or data object you are trying to work with. Versioning allows for the tracking of changes over time, and if it is not set up, the system cannot handle requests that require it.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system settings that prevent versioning from being activated.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access versioning features.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Versioning:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP. This is usually done in the SPRO transaction (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to the section for HR or the specific module you are working with.
  Look for the settings related to infotypes or data objects and ensure that versioning is activated for the relevant infotype.
  For example, in the case of HR infotypes, you may need to check the settings under "Personnel Management" > "Personnel Administration" > "Infotypes" > "Define Infotype Attributes."
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations related to versioning are correctly set up. This may include checking the versioning settings for the specific infotype or data object.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and manipulate versioned data. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on enabling versioning for the infotype or data object in question.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: In SAP HR, infotypes are used to store employee data. Each infotype can have different attributes, including whether it supports versioning.
  Versioning in SAP: Versioning is a feature that allows the system to keep track of changes made to data over time, which is particularly useful in HR scenarios where employee data may change frequently.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), PA30 (to maintain HR master data), and others that may be relevant to your specific use case.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PU340 error and successfully activate versioning for the required infotype or data object.