How To Fix SF362 - A maintenance version of structure & was inserted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SF - SAPfind: Message Texts

• Message number: 362

• Message text: A maintenance version of structure & was inserted

What causes this issue?

The display version of this structure could not be found when inserting
another structure. The maintenance version of this structure was
therefore inserted.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SF362 - A maintenance version of structure & was inserted ?

  The SAP error message SF362 indicates that a maintenance version of a structure has been inserted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's data dictionary, particularly when dealing with structures, tables, or views in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Cause:
  The error message SF362 is triggered when a maintenance version of a structure is created or modified. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Changes in the Data Dictionary: If a developer or administrator makes changes to a structure or table, a maintenance version may be created to manage these changes.
  Transport Requests: If a transport request is being processed that includes changes to the structure, it may lead to the creation of a maintenance version.
  Inconsistent Data: If there are inconsistencies in the data dictionary or if the system is unable to properly access the latest version of the structure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SF362 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Structure: Go to the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the structure that is mentioned in the error message. Ensure that it is correctly defined and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  Activate the Structure: If the structure is in a maintenance version, you may need to activate it. You can do this by selecting the structure in SE11 and clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If the issue is related to transport requests, ensure that all relevant transport requests are correctly imported and that there are no pending changes.
  
  
  Consistency Check: Run a consistency check on the data dictionary. You can use transaction SE14 to check for inconsistencies in database objects.
  
  
  Review Change Logs: Check the change logs to see if any recent changes might have caused the issue. This can help identify if a specific change led to the creation of the maintenance version.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific structure or table to see if there are any known issues or additional steps required.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (ABAP Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), and SE03 (Transport Organizer).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to the error message SF362.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the SF362 error and ensure that your SAP system is functioning correctly.