How To Fix SA386 - Development version of data model & already exists

SA386 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SA -

• Message number: 386

• Message text: Development version of data model & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SA386 - Development version of data model & already exists ?

  The SAP error message SA386 indicates that there is an attempt to create a development version of a data model that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA modeling, where data models are created and managed.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to create a new version of a data model (like an InfoObject, InfoCube, or CompositeProvider) that already has a development version in the system.
  The system identifies that a development version with the same name or identifier already exists, leading to a conflict.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SA386 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Versions:
  
  Navigate to the relevant modeling area (e.g., InfoObjects, InfoCubes) and check if a development version of the data model already exists.
  If it does, you may need to either modify the existing version or delete it if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Delete or Rename:
  
  If the