How To Fix RMSA_VRS030 - Cannot replace & because it is not the first version in the version chain

RMSA_VRS030 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSA_VRS - RMS: Versioning

• Message number: 030

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

What causes this issue?

Only the first version in the version chain of an object can replace
other objects, in other words, only the first version can be the
successor 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?

If the current object is to replace other objects, call up the first
version from the version chain of the current object and enter the
replacement relationship here.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RMSA_VRS030 - Details

• The SAP error message RMSA_VRS030, which states "Cannot replace & because it is not the first version in the version chain," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Recipe Management or similar modules where versioning of objects (like recipes, formulas, or documents) is managed.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to replace a version of an object that is not the first version in its version chain. In SAP, each object can have multiple versions, and these versions are often linked in a chain. The first version is usually the original version, and subsequent versions are derived from it. If you try to replace a version that is not the first in the chain, SAP prevents this action to maintain the integrity of the versioning system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Version Chain: Check the version history of the object you are trying to replace. You can