How To Fix SCBO_MODEL015 - Only metadata of the latest business object version can be changed.

SCBO_MODEL015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCBO_MODEL - Custom Business Objects: Model Errors

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Only metadata of the latest business object version can be changed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCBO_MODEL015 - Only metadata of the latest business object version can be changed. ?

  The SAP error message SCBO_MODEL015, which states "Only metadata of the latest business object version can be changed," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Object (BO) modeling. This error indicates that you are attempting to modify the metadata of a business object that is not the latest version. In SAP, business objects can have multiple versions, and only the most recent version can be modified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Versioning: The business object you are trying to modify is not the latest version. SAP maintains a version history for business objects, and only the latest version is editable.
  Locking Mechanism: The object may be locked by another user or process, preventing changes to its metadata.
  Incorrect Object Selection: You may have selected an older version of the business object instead of the latest one.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Version: Verify that you are working with the latest version of the business object. You can do this by checking