How To Fix R7I420 - InfoProvider &1: The active version is different to the modified version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7I - InfoProvider

• Message number: 420

• Message text: InfoProvider &1: The active version is different to the modified version

What causes this issue?

You want to apply the standard version of InfoProvider &V1&.

System Response

The modified version is compared to the standard version. Then the
InfoProvider &V1& is activated. The currently active version is
overwritten by the version resulting from the successful synchronization
of the modified and standard versions.

How to fix this error?

Check if the modified version should really be compared to the standard
version. If not, reset the InfoProvider &V1& to the active version. Then
the active version is compared to the standard version.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7I420 - InfoProvider &1: The active version is different to the modified version ?

  The SAP error message R7I420 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the active version and the modified version of an InfoProvider in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This typically occurs when changes have been made to the InfoProvider (like a DataStore Object, InfoCube, or MultiProvider) but those changes have not been activated or the active version is not in sync with the modified version.
  Cause:
  
  Unactivated Changes: Changes made to the InfoProvider have not been activated. This can happen if a developer has made modifications but has not completed the activation process.
  Version Conflicts: There may be multiple versions of the InfoProvider, and the system is trying to access a version that is not the most current or active one.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoProvider was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies between the versions in different environments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the InfoProvider:
  
  Go to the InfoProvider in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Check for any pending changes and activate the InfoProvider to ensure that the active version is updated.
  You can do this by right-clicking on the InfoProvider and selecting the "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  Check Versioning:
  
  Ensure that you are working with the correct version of the InfoProvider. You can check the version history and see if there are any discrepancies.
  If necessary, revert to the last known good version and reapply changes.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate issues with the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the InfoProvider to identify any issues that may need to be resolved.
  Use transaction codes like RSBAS000 or RSBAS002 to perform consistency checks on the InfoProviders.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the InfoProvider:
  
  In some cases, if the InfoProvider is severely out of sync, it may be necessary to rebuild it. This should be a last resort and done with caution.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) for managing InfoProviders.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on activating InfoProviders and managing versions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7I420 error and ensure that your InfoProvider is functioning correctly.