How To Fix UCS0159 - Version combination is invalid

UCS0159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCS0 - Messages for Status Management

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Version combination is invalid

What causes this issue?

An invalid version combination was used in the parameter settings.
Processing cannot continue with this version combination.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Correct your settings in the permanent parameters.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCS0159 - Version combination is invalid ?

  The SAP error message UCS0159, which states "Version combination is invalid," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Universal Change Management (UCM) or when dealing with versioning in various SAP modules. This error indicates that the combination of versions being used in a particular transaction or process is not valid according to the system's configuration or rules.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Version Combination: The specific combination of versions (e.g., for documents, materials, or other objects) does not exist or is not allowed in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured to allow certain combinations of versions, possibly due to missing settings or incorrect versioning rules.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the invalid version combination, such as missing master data or incorrect version assignments.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently selected an incorrect version or combination of versions during data entry.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Version Combinations: Review the version