How To Fix R7680 - Warning: saved version of object &1 is being compared

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 680

• Message text: Warning: saved version of object &1 is being compared

What causes this issue?

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

You want to compare the revised version of object &V1& with another
version. In addition, you have recently just changed, but not saved,
object &v1&.

System Response

Only the saved version of object &V1& will be called up for comparison.

How to fix this error?

Save object &V1& first if you want to see the current modifications
compared.

System Response

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7680 - Warning: saved version of object &1 is being compared ?

  The SAP error message R7680, which states "Warning: saved version of object &1 is being compared," typically occurs during the transport or activation of objects in the SAP system. This warning indicates that the system is comparing the current version of an object with a previously saved version, which may lead to potential discrepancies or conflicts.
  Cause:
  
  Version Control: The warning is triggered when there are multiple versions of an object (like a program, function module, or class) in the system. The system is alerting you that the version you are currently working on is being compared to an older version that was saved previously.
  Transport Requests: This can happen during the transport of objects between different environments (e.g., from development to quality assurance or production) where the object has been modified after the last transport.
  Object Locking: If the object is locked by another user or process, it may lead to this warning as the system tries to ensure that the correct version is being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Changes: Check the changes made to the object in question. You can do this by comparing the current version with the saved version to understand what modifications have been made.
  Activate the Object: If you are sure that the current version is correct and you want to proceed, you can activate the object. This will update the saved version to the current one.
  Transport Management: Ensure that the transport requests are correctly managed. If you are moving objects between systems, make sure that the versions are consistent across environments.
  Check for Locks: If the object is locked, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or contact the user who has locked the object to resolve the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object type you are working with for any additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view and manage the objects in question.
  Change Logs: Use transaction code SE03 to view change documents and transport logs to understand the history of changes made to the object.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this warning message. You can search for R7680 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the warning and ensure that your SAP objects are correctly managed and activated.