How To Fix RSCOPY049 - The active version of &1 &2 is different to the edited one

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCOPY - Data Flow Copy

• Message number: 049

• Message text: The active version of &1 &2 is different to the edited one

What causes this issue?

The active version (A version) of&V1& &V2& differs from the edited
version (M version).

System Response

If you use&V1& &V2& as the original object in a data flow copy, the
active version is used as a template. You cannot use&V1& &V2& as the
target object in a data flow copy.

How to fix this error?

Check the mapping between the original object and target object. Correct
the mapping if necessary or activate the edited version.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCOPY049 - The active version of &1 &2 is different to the edited one ?

  The SAP error message RSCOPY049 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the active version of a particular object (like a query, report, or other data object) and the version that is currently being edited. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries or data models.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Version Mismatch: The object you are trying to edit has been changed or activated by another user or process after you opened it for editing. This means that the active version in the system is different from the version you are currently working on.
  Concurrent Modifications: Multiple users may be trying to edit the same object simultaneously, leading to conflicts.
  Transport Requests: If the object has been transported to a different system (like from development to production), the active version may differ from what you have in your local environment.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSCOPY049 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Refresh the Object: Close the editing session and reopen the object. This will load the latest active version from the database.
  Check for Changes: If you suspect that someone else has made changes, check the change logs or version history to see what modifications have been made.
  Revert Changes: If you have unsaved changes that you do not want to lose, consider saving them in a separate document before refreshing the object.
  Coordinate with Team Members: If you are working in a team environment, communicate with your colleagues to ensure that you are not editing the same object simultaneously.
  Transport Management: If the issue is related to transport requests, ensure that the object is properly transported and that you are working on the correct version in the appropriate environment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., BW, BI) to understand how versioning and object management works.
  System Logs: Look into system logs or change logs to identify when the last changes were made to the object and by whom.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSCOPY049 error and continue working with your SAP objects effectively.