How To Fix SWB_OBJ_OPERATION102 - Wrong value of version (should be 'A' or 'I'): &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWB_OBJ_OPERATION - Messages in WB object operation

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Wrong value of version (should be 'A' or 'I'): &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWB_OBJ_OPERATION102 - Wrong value of version (should be 'A' or 'I'): & ?

  The SAP error message SWB_OBJ_OPERATION102 indicates that there is an issue with the version value of a business object in the SAP system. Specifically, the error message states that the version should be either 'A' (Active) or 'I' (Inactive), but the system has encountered a different value.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of workflow or business object operations where the system expects a specific version status. The possible causes include:
  
  Incorrect Version Value: The version of the business object being processed is set to a value other than 'A' or 'I'.
  Data Corruption: There may be corruption in the data related to the business object, leading to an unexpected version value.
  Configuration Issues: There might be a misconfiguration in the workflow or business object settings that leads to this error.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they might not be handling the versioning correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Version Value: Identify the business object that is causing the error and check its version value. Ensure that it is set to either 'A' or 'I'.
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration: If the error occurs during a workflow execution, review the workflow configuration to ensure that it is correctly set up to handle the business object versions.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the business object data to ensure that there are no inconsistencies or corruption.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the workflow or the business object processing to identify where the incorrect version value is being set.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific business object or workflow to see if there are any known issues or patches available.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_FREQ (Work Items by Frequency) to analyze workflow instances and their statuses.
  Business Object Repository: Check the business object repository (transaction SWO1) to see the definitions and versions of the business objects involved.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SWB_OBJ_OPERATION102 error message.