How To Fix TEM_MESSAGES_AL101 - Place comparison version before &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TEM_MESSAGES_AL - Messages for TEM-AL Layer

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Place comparison version before &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TEM_MESSAGES_AL101 - Place comparison version before &1 ?

  The SAP error message TEM_MESSAGES_AL101 with the description "Place comparison version before &1" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module, particularly when dealing with comparison versions in planning or analysis scenarios.
  Cause:
  This error usually indicates that there is an issue with the sequence of versions being compared. Specifically, it suggests that the comparison version you are trying to use is not correctly positioned in relation to the reference version (denoted by &1). This can happen if:
  
  The comparison version is not defined or is missing.
  The comparison version is not set up correctly in the system.
  The versions are not in the expected order, meaning the comparison version should logically precede the reference version.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Version Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP TM and verify that the comparison version is correctly defined and active.
  Ensure that the comparison version exists and is properly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Version Sequence:
  
  Check the sequence of the versions you are trying to compare. Make sure that the comparison version is indeed before the reference version in the version hierarchy.
  If necessary, adjust the versions to ensure they are in the correct order.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing versions in the TM module. This can provide insights into how versions should be structured and compared.
  
  
  
  System Logs and Traces:
  
  Check system logs or traces for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide more detailed troubleshooting based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide updates/patches that could resolve the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can share their solutions.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in version management are adequately trained and have access to the latest documentation regarding version control in SAP TM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.