How To Fix SEEF_BASE216 - An inactive version exists for object &1

SEEF_BASE216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEEF_BASE - Message Class for Package SEEF_BASE

• Message number: 216

• Message text: An inactive version exists for object &1

What causes this issue?

Object &V1& was checked in the active version. There is also an
inactive version of &V1&.

System Response

Repairing is only possible in the inactive version.

How to fix this error?

Switch to the inactive version and check the object once again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEEF_BASE216 - An inactive version exists for object &1 ?

  The SAP error message SEEF_BASE216, which states "An inactive version exists for object &1," typically occurs when you are trying to activate or work with an object (like a program, function module, or class) that has an inactive version in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to transport changes or activate a new version of an object.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of an inactive version of the object in the system. SAP maintains versions of objects, and if there is an inactive version, the system will not allow you to proceed with certain operations until that version is addressed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Object Version:
  
  Use transaction SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to locate the object in question.
  Check the version history of the object to see if there is an inactive version.
  
  
  
  Activate the Inactive