How To Fix RMSA_VRS028 - Cannot replace & because it is not the last version in the version chain

RMSA_VRS028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSA_VRS - RMS: Versioning

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Cannot replace & because it is not the last version in the version chain

What causes this issue?

Only the last version in the version chain of an object can be
replaced, in other words, only the last version can be the predecessor
in a replacement relationship.

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?

Choose the last version from the object version chain.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RMSA_VRS028 - Details

• The SAP error message RMSA_VRS028, which states "Cannot replace & because it is not the last version in the version chain," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Recipe Management or similar modules where version control is implemented. This error indicates that you are trying to replace a version of a document or object that is not the most recent version in its version chain.
  
  Cause:
  
  Version Control: The object you are trying to replace has subsequent versions that have been created after the version you are attempting to replace. In version-controlled environments, only the latest version can be replaced or modified.
  Incorrect Sequence: You may be trying to perform an operation on a version that is not the last one, which violates the rules of version management in SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Version Chain:
  
  Navigate to the version management screen for the object in question.
  Review the version history