How To Fix RA146 - Old DB format version

RA146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RA - Monitoring structure dialog message

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Old DB format version

What causes this issue?

Internal error in the monitoring architecture.

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?

Contact SAP AG.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RA146 - Old DB format version ?

  The SAP error message RA146 "Old DB format version" typically indicates that there is a mismatch between the database format version expected by the SAP system and the version that is currently being used. This can occur during various operations, such as when trying to access or process data in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Database Upgrade: The error often arises after an upgrade of the SAP system or the database itself, where the database format version has changed.
  Incompatible Database Version: The database being used may not be compatible with the version of the SAP application you are running.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from an older system or database, it may not be in the expected format.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Database Version: Verify that the database version is compatible with the version of the SAP application you are using. You can check the SAP notes or documentation for compatibility information.
  Upgrade Database: If the database