How To Fix SWB_TOOL075 - A wrong identifier for the 'active' or 'inactive' version is used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWB_TOOL - Messages for Workbench Tools

• Message number: 075

• Message text: A wrong identifier for the 'active' or 'inactive' version is used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWB_TOOL075 - A wrong identifier for the 'active' or 'inactive' version is used ?

  The SAP error message SWB_TOOL075 indicates that there is an issue with the identifiers used for the 'active' or 'inactive' versions of a business object in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business Workflow or when working with the Workflow Builder.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Version Identifier: The identifier for the active or inactive version of a workflow or business object is incorrect or does not exist.
  Version Not Activated: The version you are trying to access may not be activated or may have been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the version identifiers.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the underlying database that prevent the system from correctly identifying the versions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SWB_TOOL075 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Version Identifiers:
  
  Verify that the identifiers for the active and inactive versions are correct. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SWDD for Workflow Builder) and checking the versions.
  
  
  
  Activate the Workflow:
  
  If the version is not activated, activate it using the Workflow Builder (SWDD). Ensure that the correct version is set as active.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the workflow was transported, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects were included and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletions:
  
  Ensure that the version you are trying to access has not been deleted. If it has been deleted, you may need to recreate it.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the database to ensure that there are no underlying issues. You may need to consult with your database administrator for this.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can try to debug the workflow to identify where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SWDD (Workflow Builder), SWI1 (Work Item Selection), SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Selection for Repeated Execution).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Workflow Management for more detailed information on managing workflows and troubleshooting errors.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.