How To Fix SCTS_HDI705 - Newer object version &1 exists (editor loads new version)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_HDI - Messages for CTS HDI API

• Message number: 705

• Message text: Newer object version &1 exists (editor loads new version)

What causes this issue?

A newer version of the HDI object was imported with a transport request
or deployed using SAP Web IDE for SAP HANA. The older version of the HDI
object was either overwritten or deleted.

System Response

The system loads the current version of the HDI object and opens it to
be edited. Note that the newer ABAP version of the HDI objects may not
be the same as the ABAP version you chose to edit.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_HDI705 - Newer object version &1 exists (editor loads new version) ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_HDI705 indicates that you are trying to edit an object in the SAP HANA database that has a newer version than the one you currently have loaded in your editor. This typically occurs in environments where multiple users are working on the same database objects, and one user has made changes that have not yet been reflected in your current session.
  Cause:
  
  The error occurs when you attempt to edit or save an object (like a table, view, or procedure) that has been modified by another user or process after you last loaded it into your editor.
  The system detects that the version of the object you are working with is outdated compared to the version stored in the database.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Refresh the Object: 
  
  Close the current editor or tab where the object is open.
  Reopen the object from the repository or the relevant location in the SAP HANA Studio or Web IDE. This will load the latest version of the object.
  
  
  
  Check for Changes:
  
  If you have unsaved changes in your current version, consider whether you want to discard them or save them elsewhere before refreshing.
  
  
  
  Version Control:
  
  If you are working in a team, establish a version control process to minimize conflicts. This could involve checking out objects before editing or using a version control system.
  
  
  
  Communicate with Team Members:
  
  If you are in a collaborative environment, communicate with your team members to coordinate changes to shared objects.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP HANA Studio: This is the primary development environment for SAP HANA, where you can manage database objects.
  Versioning in SAP HANA: SAP HANA supports versioning of database objects, which allows for tracking changes and managing different versions of objects.
  Collaboration Best Practices: When working in a team, it’s essential to have clear communication and possibly a version control system to avoid conflicts and ensure that everyone is working with the latest versions of objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SCTS_HDI705 error and continue working with your SAP HANA objects effectively.