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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_ENGINE031 - Version conflict between ABAP: &1 and DB AFL-proc.: &2. Contact support. ?

  The SAP error message VCH_HL_ENGINE031 indicates a version conflict between the ABAP code and the database AFL (Application Function Library) procedure. This typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the versions of the ABAP code that is trying to call a database procedure and the version of that procedure that is currently deployed in the database.
  Cause:
  
  Version Mismatch: The ABAP program is trying to execute a database procedure that has a different version than what the ABAP code expects. This can happen if the database procedure was updated or changed after the ABAP code was last compiled or executed.
  Deployment Issues: If the database procedures were recently updated or deployed, but the ABAP code has not been refreshed or recompiled, this error can occur.
  Transport Issues: If the changes to the database procedures were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) without corresponding updates to the ABAP code, this can lead to version conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Recompile ABAP Code: Ensure that the ABAP code is recompiled to match the current version of the database AFL procedures. This can often resolve the version conflict.
  Check Database Procedures: Verify the version of the database AFL procedures in the database. You may need to check the database logs or use transaction codes like SE80 or SE11 to inspect the procedures.
  Transport Consistency: Ensure that all transports related to the database procedures and the ABAP code are consistent across the systems. If there are discrepancies, you may need to re-transport the necessary objects.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs or information.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to inspect the relevant ABAP programs and database procedures.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific AFL procedures being used to ensure that they are being called correctly from the ABAP code.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the version conflict causing the error message VCH_HL_ENGINE031.