How To Fix VA158 - Operation &1 &2 &3 could not be carried out (version &4 deleted)

VA158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VA - Output for CAS Sales Activities

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Operation &1 &2 &3 could not be carried out (version &4 deleted)

What causes this issue?

The set operation you specified could not be performed because one of
the relevant versions could not be found. This version is listed in
brackets.

System Response

This error occurs when set operations are performed in the background
and if one of the relevant versions was deleted in the period between
specifying and executing the background job.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VA158 - Operation &1 &2 &3 could not be carried out (version &4 deleted) ?

  The SAP error message VA158 indicates that a specific operation related to a sales document (like a sales order or quotation) could not be executed because a particular version of the document has been deleted. This error typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Deleted Version: The version of the sales document you are trying to access or modify has been deleted from the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the document's status.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the document.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings that prevent the operation from being carried out.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VA158 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the sales document. If the version has been deleted, you may need to recreate the document