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

R7I420 - Overview

• 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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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