How To Fix SRF_AUTHORING178 - There is more than one active version of BW query &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_AUTHORING - Message class for SRF Authoring

• Message number: 178

• Message text: There is more than one active version of BW query &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING178 - There is more than one active version of BW query &1 ?

  The SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING178 indicates that there is more than one active version of a Business Warehouse (BW) query. This situation can occur when multiple versions of a query are active at the same time, which can lead to confusion and inconsistencies in reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Active Versions: The primary cause of this error is that there are multiple active versions of the same BW query. This can happen if:
  
  A new version of the query was created and activated without deactivating the previous version.
  There was an error in the version management process, leading to multiple versions being marked as active.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that only one version of the BW query is active at any given time. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Query Designer:
  
  Open the SAP BW Query Designer or the relevant transaction code (e.g., RSRT for running queries).
  
  
  
  Check Active Versions:
  
  Navigate to the query in question and check the versions available. You can do this by going to the "Manage Versions" option in the Query Designer.
  
  
  
  Deactivate Unwanted Versions:
  
  Identify the versions that are not needed or are duplicates. Deactivate the versions that should not be active. You can usually do this by selecting the version and choosing the option to deactivate it.
  
  
  
  Activate the Correct Version:
  
  Ensure that the desired version of the query is activated. If necessary, activate the version you want to keep.
  
  
  
  Test the Query:
  
  After making the changes, test the query to ensure that it runs correctly without the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Version Management: Understanding how version management works in SAP BW is crucial. Each query can have multiple versions, but only one should be active to avoid conflicts.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on managing query versions.
  Transport Requests: If the query versions were transported from another system, ensure that the transport did not inadvertently activate multiple versions.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to deactivate and activate query versions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SRF_AUTHORING178 error and ensure that your BW queries function correctly.