How To Fix VA138 - Changing the version status is not allowed

VA138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VA - Output for CAS Sales Activities

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Changing the version status is not allowed

What causes this issue?

The version status cannot be changed because one of the following
situations occured:
- You are in display mode.
- The status of the direct mailing campaign does not allow you to
change the status of a version.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VA138 - Changing the version status is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message VA138, which states "Changing the version status is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of sales order processing, particularly when dealing with version management in sales documents. This error indicates that the system is preventing changes to the status of a version due to certain restrictions or conditions.
  Causes:
  
  
  Version Status Restrictions: The version of the sales document you are trying to change may be locked or in a status that does not allow modifications. For example, if the version is already confirmed or has been processed in a way that prohibits further changes.
  
  
  Document Flow: If the sales document is linked to other documents (like delivery or billing documents), the system may restrict changes to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the version status.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict changes to version statuses based