How To Fix TR_AUSL242 - Successor &1 cannot be used: component version is &2 instead of &3

TR_AUSL242 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR_AUSL - Software Delivery Composer Messages

• Message number: 242

• Message text: Successor &1 cannot be used: component version is &2 instead of &3

What causes this issue?

A delivery request can only be used as a <DS:DE.DLV_FOLWTK>successor
</> for a delivery request that is to be registered if both are
assigned to the same version of a software component.
The delivery request &V1& selected as successor is assigned to the
version &V2& of the common software component however, while the
delivery request &V4& being registered is assigned to version &V3&.

System Response

The action was terminated. You are given the option of correcting your
entry.

How to fix this error?

Check the successor request you entered and correct it.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR_AUSL242 - Successor &1 cannot be used: component version is &2 instead of &3 ?

  The SAP error message TR_AUSL242 indicates that there is a version mismatch for a component in a transport request. Specifically, it states that the successor component cannot be used because the version of the component is not what is expected. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Version Mismatch: The error occurs when the system is trying to use a successor component (like a transport request or a software component) that has a different version than what is required. The message specifies that the expected version is &3, but the actual version is &2.
  Transport Request Issues: This can happen if the transport request was not properly released or if there were changes made to the component after the transport request was created.
  Development Environment Changes: If changes were made in the development environment that were not reflected in the transport request, it can lead to this error when