How To Fix VER_MESSAGES156 - Highest valid version (&1) incorrect; version expected: &2

VER_MESSAGES156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VER_MESSAGES - Message Class for FP Examples

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Highest valid version (&1) incorrect; version expected: &2

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VER_MESSAGES156 - Details

• The SAP error message VER_MESSAGES156 indicates that there is a version mismatch in the system. Specifically, it states that the highest valid version found is incorrect, and it provides two version numbers: the one found (&1) and the one expected (&2). This typically occurs in scenarios involving version management, such as when dealing with configuration settings, master data, or document versions.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Version Mismatch: The system has detected that the version currently being referenced or used is not the expected version. This can happen if:
  
  The data has been modified or updated incorrectly.
  There are inconsistencies in the versioning of documents or configurations.
  The system has not been updated properly after a change or upgrade.
  There are issues with the transport of changes between different environments (e.g., development to production).
  
  
  
  Data Corruption: In some cases, the underlying data may be corrupted or not properly maintained, leading to discrepancies in versioning.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the configuration of