How To Fix SB116 - The version directory was restored

SB116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SB - Version Management Messages

• Message number: 116

• Message text: The version directory was restored

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The version directory was re-generated on the basis of the data in the
version database.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SB116 - The version directory was restored ?

  The SAP error message SB116, which states "The version directory was restored," typically occurs in the context of SAP's transport management system (TMS) or when dealing with version management in SAP. This message indicates that a version of an object has been restored from a previous state, which can happen for various reasons, such as a rollback or a manual restoration process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Manual Restoration: A user or administrator may have manually restored a previous version of an object.
  Transport Issues: There may have been issues with a transport request that required reverting to a previous version.
  Version Management: The system may have automatically reverted to a previous version due to a conflict or error in the current version.
  Development Changes: Changes made in the development environment may have led to the need to restore a previous version.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Change Logs: Review the change logs to understand why the version was restored. This can provide insights