How To Fix S#388 - The release of the source system of the upload file is older than 6.20.

S#388 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 388

• Message text: The release of the source system of the upload file is older than 6.20.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#388 - The release of the source system of the upload file is older than 6.20. ?

  The SAP error message S#388 indicates that the release of the source system from which the upload file is being imported is older than version 6.20. This typically occurs when you are trying to upload data from a legacy system or an older version of SAP that is not compatible with the current version you are using.
  
  Cause:
  
  Version Incompatibility: The source system's version is older than 6.20, which means it may not support the data structures or formats expected by the newer SAP system.
  Data Format Issues: The data in the upload file may be formatted in a way that is not recognized by the newer system.
  Legacy System: The file may originate from a legacy system that has not been updated to meet the current SAP standards.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Upgrade the Source System: If possible, upgrade the source system to a version that is compatible with your current SAP system (6.20 or newer).
  Data Transformation: If