How To Fix SIW102 - Version information &1 differs: old = &2 ; new = &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIW - Service Implementation Workbench

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Version information &1 differs: old = &2 ; new = &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIW102 - Version information &1 differs: old = &2 ; new = &3 ?

  The SAP error message SIW102 indicates that there is a version mismatch between two components or objects in the SAP system. Specifically, the message states that the version information for a certain object differs between the old version and the new version. The placeholders &1, &2, and &3 represent the object name, the old version number, and the new version number, respectively.
  Cause
  This error typically occurs in scenarios such as:
  
  When an object (like a program, function module, or data dictionary object) has been modified or updated, and the system is trying to access or use an older version of that object.
  When there are inconsistencies in the transport requests, where the old version is still being referenced while the new version has been imported or activated.
  When there are multiple development environments, and changes have not been synchronized properly.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the SIW102 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Versions: Verify the versions of the object in question. You can do this by checking the object in the relevant transaction (e.g., SE80 for objects, SE11 for data dictionary objects).
  
  
  Activate the Latest Version: If the new version of the object is not activated, activate it. You can do this in the relevant transaction by selecting the object and choosing the "Activate" option.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If the object was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to quality assurance), ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that there are no pending requests.
  
  
  Clear Buffer: Sometimes, clearing the buffer can help resolve version-related issues. You can do this using transaction code SM12 to delete locks or SM21 to check the system log for any related issues.
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Ensure that all dependent objects are also updated to the latest version. Sometimes, other objects may rely on the outdated version, causing conflicts.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP Notes or documentation related to the specific object or error message for further guidance.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is affecting critical business processes.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE80 (Object Navigator), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE37 (Function Module).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific object or error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  Version Management: Understand how version management works in SAP, including the use of transport requests and the activation of objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SIW102 error in your SAP system.