How To Fix SCDT_MAP004 - The 'From' release number is greater than the 'To' release number

SCDT_MAP004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCDT_MAP - Mapping Information for Synchronization

• Message number: 004

• Message text: The 'From' release number is greater than the 'To' release number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCDT_MAP004 - The 'From' release number is greater than the 'To' release number ?

  The SAP error message SCDT_MAP004 indicates that there is an issue with the release numbers specified in a mapping or conversion process, typically related to the SAP Change and Transport System (CTS) or during the transport of objects between different systems (e.g., from development to production). The error specifically states that the 'From' release number is greater than the 'To' release number, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Release Specification: The release number specified for the source (From) system is higher than that of the target (To) system. This can happen if you are trying to transport objects from a newer version of SAP to an older version.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the transport routes or in the system landscape settings.
  Transport Request Issues: The transport request may have been incorrectly set up, leading to mismatched release numbers.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SCDT_MAP004 error, you