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Message type: E = Error
Message class: SSP_GENERAL - SRM: General SP's
Message number: 042
Message text: Retrieval not possible: Current version is checked out
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SSP_GENERAL042
- Retrieval not possible: Current version is checked out ?The SAP error message SSP_GENERAL042 indicates that a specific object or version in the SAP system is currently checked out and cannot be retrieved or modified until it is checked back in. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Software Change Management (SCM) or when working with transport requests.
Cause:
- Checked Out Version: The object you are trying to access is currently checked out by another user or process. This means that the object is locked for editing, and you cannot retrieve or modify it until it is checked back in.
- Version Control: The system uses version control to manage changes to objects, and if a version is checked out, it prevents other users from making changes to ensure data integrity.
Solution:
- Check In the Object: If you have access to the user who has checked out the object, ask them to check it back in. This will release the lock and allow you to retrieve the object.
- Identify the User: If you are unsure who has the object checked out, you can use transaction codes like
SE03
(Transport Organizer Tools) orSE09
(Transport Requests) to find out which user has the object checked out.- Force Check-In: If you have the necessary authorizations, you may be able to force a check-in of the object. This should be done with caution, as it may lead to loss of unsaved changes made by the user who has it checked out.
- Contact Administrator: If you are unable to resolve the issue, contact your SAP system administrator for assistance. They can help identify the user and manage the check-out status.
Related Information:
SE03
, SE09
, and SE10
for managing transport requests and checking object statuses.By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SSP_GENERAL042 error and continue your work in SAP.
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