How To Fix VA159 - Set operations &1 &2 &3 could not be executed (version &4 completed)

VA159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VA - Output for CAS Sales Activities

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Set operations &1 &2 &3 could not be executed (version &4 completed)

What causes this issue?

The set operation could not be carried out because the version to be
changes has the status 'completed'. Versions with this status cannot be
edited.

How to fix this error?

In order to change this version, you must cancel the 'completed'
status.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VA159 - Set operations &1 &2 &3 could not be executed (version &4 completed) ?

  The SAP error message VA159 indicates that there was an issue with executing set operations related to sales documents, specifically in the context of sales order processing. This error typically arises in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module when the system is unable to perform certain operations on sales documents due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the sales documents, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the sales order processing or related modules can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operations on the specified sales documents.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs or issues in the specific version of the SAP system being used, which could lead to this error.
  Lock Entries: The sales documents may be locked by another user or process, preventing the operation from