How To Fix VCH_HL_ENGINE031 - Version conflict between ABAP: &1 and DB AFL-proc.: &2. Contact support.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_ENGINE - Variant Configuration Engine

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Version conflict between ABAP: &1 and DB AFL-proc.: &2. Contact support.

What causes this issue?

The version of the DB procedure (called "AFL procedure")<(>,<)> which is
responsible for processing dependencies that are currently installed on
your system, is not compatible with your system's current version of
ABAP.
Installed ABAP Interface Version corresponds to release: &V1&
Installed AFL Interface Version corresponds to release: &V2&

System Response

The version inconsistency between the AFL procedure and ABAP can lead to
communication errors. Therefore, dependencies cannot be processed<(>,<)>
which means that no configuration is possible.

How to fix this error?

Please contact IT support. You require a compatible combination of ABAP
and AFL versions for further configuration.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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