How To Fix STEP631 - PRODUCT_DEFINITION_FORMATION &1 has new version number &2 (instead of &3)

STEP631 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STEP - ISO 10303 STEP Mapping Messages

• Message number: 631

• Message text: PRODUCT_DEFINITION_FORMATION &1 has new version number &2 (instead of &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STEP631 - PRODUCT_DEFINITION_FORMATION &1 has new version number &2 (instead of &3) ?

  The SAP error message "STEP631 PRODUCT_DEFINITION_FORMATION &1 has new version number &2 (instead of &3)" typically occurs in the context of product definition or configuration management within SAP systems, particularly in modules related to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar areas.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected version number of a product definition and the actual version number that the system has detected. The system expected version number &3, but it found version number &2 instead. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Concurrent Changes: Multiple users or processes may be trying to update the same product definition simultaneously, leading to version conflicts.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database or application layer, possibly due to incomplete transactions or failed updates.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for product definitions may not be set up correctly, leading to unexpected versioning behavior.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one