How To Fix REFX_CN004 - You cannot activate or save the version; version must be deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REFX_CN - Messages for China Localization Function

• Message number: 004

• Message text: You cannot activate or save the version; version must be deactivated

What causes this issue?

You are either attempting to activate a version while it is in display
mode, or you are trying to save a version whose status is set to
Activated.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Switch from Display mode to Change mode. On the menu, select <LS>Real
Estate Contract > Display <-> Change</>.
Set the status of the version contract to Deactivate. On the menu,
select <LS>Real Estate Contract > Activation and Term > Deactivate</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REFX_CN004 - You cannot activate or save the version; version must be deactivated ?

  The SAP error message REFX_CN004 indicates that you are trying to activate or save a version in the Real Estate Management (REFX) module, but the version is currently active. In order to make changes to the version, it must first be deactivated.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the version you are trying to modify is in an active state. In SAP REFX, versions can be used for planning and budgeting, and they need to be deactivated before any changes can be made to them.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to deactivate the version before attempting to activate or save it again. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Navigate to the Version Management:
  
  Go to the transaction code for version management in REFX (usually RECN or RECN_VERSION).
  
  
  
  Select the Version:
  
  Find the version that you want to deactivate. You may need to search for it using the relevant criteria.
  
  
  
  Deactivate the Version:
  
  Once you have selected the version, look for an option to deactivate it. This is typically done through a button or menu option labeled "Deactivate" or similar.
  
  
  
  Confirm Deactivation:
  
  Confirm the deactivation when prompted. This will change the status of the version to inactive.
  
  
  
  Make Your Changes:
  
  After deactivating the version, you can now make the necessary changes or save the version as needed.
  
  
  
  Reactivate if Necessary:
  
  If you need the version to be active again after making your changes, you can reactivate it following a similar process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Version Management in REFX: Understanding how version management works in SAP REFX is crucial. Versions are used to manage different planning scenarios, and knowing how to activate, deactivate, and manage them is essential for effective use of the module.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to deactivate and activate versions. If you do not have the required authorizations, you may need to contact your SAP administrator.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on version management in REFX, as well as best practices for managing versions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the REFX_CN004 error and successfully manage your versions in SAP REFX.