How To Fix RMSA_VRS054 - Cannot replace & because it is not the first version in the version chain

RMSA_VRS054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSA_VRS - RMS: Versioning

• Message number: 054

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

What causes this issue?

Version &V1& is not the first version in the version chain of the
object. Only the first version in a version chain can replace other
objects.

System Response

INCLUDE RMS_GEN_PROCESSING_CANCELLED OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Choose the first version in the version chain of the object.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RMSA_VRS054 - Details

• The SAP error message RMSA_VRS054 indicates that there is an issue with version management in the SAP system, specifically related to the replacement of a version in a version chain. This error typically occurs when you attempt to replace a version that is not the first version in the chain of versions for a particular object (like a material, document, etc.).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the version you are trying to replace is not the first version in the version chain. In SAP, version management maintains a sequence of versions for objects, and certain operations (like replacing a version) can only be performed on the first version. If you attempt to replace a version that is not the first, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Version Chain: Check the version chain for the object you are working with. You can do this