How To Fix RSRV208 - Object version '&1' is invalid. Valid versions are 'A', 'D' and 'M'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRV -

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Object version '&1' is invalid. Valid versions are 'A', 'D' and 'M'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRV208 - Object version '&1' is invalid. Valid versions are 'A', 'D' and 'M' ?

  The SAP error message RSRV208 indicates that there is an issue with the version of an object in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. The message states that the object version you are trying to access or use is invalid, and it lists the valid versions: 'A' (Active), 'D' (Deleted), and 'M' (Modified).
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Object Version: The object you are trying to work with has a version that is not recognized by the system. This could happen if the object was not properly activated or if there was a corruption in the object versioning.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another, it might not have been transported correctly, leading to an invalid version.
  Manual Changes: If there were manual changes made to the object in the database or through custom programs, it could lead to inconsistencies in the versioning.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSRV208 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Version:
  
  Use transaction code RSRV to check the status of the object. Look for the specific object that is causing the error and verify its version.
  Ensure that the object is in one of the valid states (A, D, or M).
  
  
  
  Re-activate the Object:
  
  If the object is in an invalid state, try re-activating it. You can do this by navigating to the object in the relevant transaction (e.g., InfoObject, InfoProvider) and activating it again.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the object was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Repair the Object:
  
  If the object is corrupted, you may need to repair it. This can involve deleting the object and recreating it or restoring it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  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 can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the details of the error and any steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSRV (for checking object status), RSA1 (for Data Warehousing Workbench), and SE11 (for Data Dictionary).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to BW object management and versioning to understand how versions are handled in your specific version of SAP BW.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSRV208 error in your SAP BW system.