How To Fix /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE013 - BC-Set is not compatible with BC-API, using old activation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: BC-Set is not compatible with BC-API, using old activation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE013 - BC-Set is not compatible with BC-API, using old activation ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE013 BC-Set is not compatible with BC-API, using old activation typically indicates a compatibility issue between a Business Configuration Set (BC-Set) and the Business Configuration API (BC-API) in your SAP system. This can occur when there are mismatches in versions or configurations that lead to the system reverting to an older activation method.
  Causes:
  
  Version Mismatch: The BC-Set you are trying to use may not be compatible with the version of the BC-API currently in use.
  Incomplete Upgrade: If the system was recently upgraded, some components may not have been updated correctly, leading to compatibility issues.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be specific configurations or settings in your system that are causing the incompatibility.
  Missing Dependencies: The BC-Set may depend on other components or settings that are not present or correctly configured in your system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Compatibility: Verify that the BC-Set you are using is compatible with the version of the BC-API in