How To Fix RSDA119 - Object version '&1' cannot be saved, only version 'N'

RSDA119 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDA - BW Archiving: Messages

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Object version '&1' cannot be saved, only version 'N'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDA119 - Object version '&1' cannot be saved, only version 'N' ?

  The SAP error message RSDA119 indicates that there is an issue with saving a specific version of a DataSource or InfoObject in the SAP system. The message states that the object version '&1' cannot be saved, and only version 'N' (which typically refers to the active version) is allowed to be saved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Versioning Issue: The error usually arises when you are trying to save a version of an object that is not the active version. In SAP BW (Business Warehouse), objects can have multiple versions, and only the active version (often referred to as version 'N') can be modified or saved.
  Transport Request: If you are working in a development environment and trying to transport changes, the object might be locked or in a state that does not allow saving.
  Authorization Issues: There may be insufficient authorizations to save the object in the desired version.
  Object Locking: The object might be locked by another