How To Fix RSBPCA_EXCEPTION004 - Invalid object version &1; only 'M', 'A' or 'D' are permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCA_EXCEPTION -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Invalid object version &1; only 'M', 'A' or 'D' are permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCA_EXCEPTION004 - Invalid object version &1; only 'M', 'A' or 'D' are permitted ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCA_EXCEPTION004 indicates that there is an issue with the version of an object in the context of the SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects. The error specifically states that the object version is invalid and only the values 'M' (for "Master"), 'A' (for "Active"), or 'D' (for "Deleted") are permitted.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  An object (like a DataSource, InfoObject, or InfoProvider) is being referenced with an invalid version identifier that does not match the expected values ('M', 'A', or 'D').
  There may be a corruption in the metadata of the object, leading to an invalid state.
  The object might have been incorrectly modified or not properly activated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Version:
  
  Verify the version of the object in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant object in the SAP BW system and checking its properties.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the Object:
  
  If the object is in an inconsistent state, try reactivating it. This can often resolve issues related to invalid versions.
  Go to the object in the Data Warehousing Workbench and choose the option to activate it.
  
  
  
  Check for Corruption:
  
  If the object appears to be corrupted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the object was transported from another system, ensure that the transport was successful and that all dependencies were included.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all dependent objects are also in a valid state. Sometimes, issues with related objects can cause this error.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the invalid version is being set or referenced.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP BW Documentation: Review the official SAP BW documentation for more details on object versions and their management.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it involves complex objects or configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSBPCA_EXCEPTION004 error in your SAP environment.