How To Fix QP480 - The current valid version of &1 is not released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QP - Message IDs for function module group QPAA

• Message number: 480

• Message text: The current valid version of &1 is not released

What causes this issue?

You have assigned an historic version (version &V2& was changed with
history in the meantime), although the current version is not released.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP480 - The current valid version of &1 is not released ?

  The SAP error message QP480, which states "The current valid version of &1 is not released," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or related modules when you are trying to access or use a quality plan or inspection plan that has not been released for use.
  Cause:
  
  Unreleased Version: The most common cause of this error is that the version of the quality plan or inspection plan you are trying to use has not been released. In SAP, plans must be released before they can be utilized in production or inspection processes.
  Incorrect Status: The status of the quality plan may be set to "in development" or another status that does not allow it to be used.
  Versioning Issues: There may be multiple versions of the quality plan, and the version you are trying to access is not the one that is released.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the Quality Plan:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code for managing quality plans (e.g., QP01, QP02, or QP03).
  Check the status of the quality plan. If it is not released, you will need to release it.
  Use the appropriate transaction (e.g., QP02 for changing the plan) to change the status to "Released."
  
  
  
  Check Version:
  
  Ensure that you are working with the correct version of the quality plan. If there are multiple versions, confirm that you are referencing the released version.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to release the quality plan. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management for additional context on managing quality plans and their statuses.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QP01: Create Quality Plan
  QP02: Change Quality Plan
  QP03: Display Quality Plan
  
  
  Quality Management Module: This error is specific to the QM module in SAP, which deals with quality planning, inspection, and control.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.