How To Fix RMSA_VRS051 - Cannot create draft; version does not exist

RMSA_VRS051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSA_VRS - RMS: Versioning

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Cannot create draft; version does not exist

What causes this issue?

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?

Choose an existing version number for the object for which you want to
create a draft.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMSA_VRS051 - Cannot create draft; version does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RMSA_VRS051, which states "Cannot create draft; version does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Recipe Management or similar modules where versioning is crucial for managing drafts and changes to recipes or documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Existent Version: The error indicates that the system is trying to create a draft based on a version that does not exist in the database. This could happen if:
  
  The version number you are trying to reference has been deleted or never created.
  There is a mismatch in the versioning logic, such as trying to create a draft for a version that is not active or valid.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to access the version or create drafts.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly, leading to issues with version management.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Version Existence: Verify that the version you are