How To Fix SCTS_HDI701 - Cannot save (newer object version &1 exists)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_HDI - Messages for CTS HDI API

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Cannot save (newer object version &1 exists)

What causes this issue?

The system detected that the version of the HDI object you are editing
is not the current version. A newer version may have been imported with
a transport request or deployed using SAP Web IDE. The older version of
the HDI object that you are currently editing was deleted or
overwritten.

How to fix this error?

Go back to the <LS>HTA for HDI - Deployment</> UI to display and edit
the current version of the HDI object. Note that your changes are not
saved when you exit the editor. If you want to apply changes in the
current version, save them locally and enter them in the new version
manually.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_HDI701 - Cannot save (newer object version &1 exists) ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_HDI701 indicates that you are trying to save an object in the SAP HANA database that has a newer version than the one you are attempting to save. This typically occurs in environments where multiple users or processes are working on the same database objects, leading to version conflicts.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  You are trying to save changes to an object (like a table, view, or procedure) that has been modified by another user or process after you last retrieved it.
  The system detects that the version of the object you are working with is outdated compared to the version currently stored in the database.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Refresh the Object: 
  
  Retrieve the latest version of the object from the database. This can usually be done by refreshing the object in your development environment (e.g., SAP Web IDE, HANA Studio).
  After refreshing, you will have the latest version of the object, and you can apply your changes to this version.
  
  
  
  Merge Changes:
  
  If you have made changes to the object, you may need to merge your changes with the latest version. Review the differences between your version and the latest version to ensure that your changes are still valid and applicable.
  
  
  
  Save Again:
  
  After refreshing and merging any necessary changes, attempt to save the object again.
  
  
  
  Version Control:
  
  If you are working in a team, consider implementing a version control system or a change management process to minimize conflicts. This can help ensure that changes are coordinated among team members.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Ensure that the object is not locked by another user or process, which could also lead to issues when trying to save changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP HANA Development: Familiarize yourself with the development tools and best practices for working with SAP HANA, including how to manage object versions and handle conflicts.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on object management and error handling in SAP HANA.
  Collaboration Tools: Use collaboration tools or features within your development environment to communicate with team members about changes being made to shared objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SCTS_HDI701 error and successfully save your changes to the object in SAP HANA.