How To Fix TN671 - Versioning cannot be switched off in version database systems

TN671 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TN - Support Package Manager (SPAM) Messages

• Message number: 671

• Message text: Versioning cannot be switched off in version database systems

What causes this issue?

The SAP system is configured as Version-Database system for the Note
Implementation Test. The import of OCS Packages into such systems has to
be executed with a creation of object versions. And additionally, the
import queue must not contain more than one OCS package per software
component.

System Response

The option "Create Object Versions during import" cannot be switched
off.

Procedure for System Administrators

If the system is configured as Version-Database system by mistake,
please contact the system administration or open a problem message on
component BC-UPG-OCS-SPA.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TN671 - Versioning cannot be switched off in version database systems ?

  The SAP error message TN671, which states "Versioning cannot be switched off in version database systems," typically occurs in the context of SAP systems that utilize version management, particularly in environments where versioning is a critical feature for data management.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when there is an attempt to disable versioning in a database system that is configured to use versioning. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Database Configuration: The database is set up to use versioning, and an attempt is made to change the configuration to disable it.
  Application Logic: Certain application logic or transactions may inadvertently try to switch off versioning when it is not permissible.
  System Settings: The system settings or parameters may be incorrectly configured, leading to this error when trying to perform operations that require versioning to be enabled.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TN671 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Database Configuration: Ensure that the database is correctly configured for versioning.