How To Fix VMP_MSG384 - Document version of the previous is greater than current version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 384

• Message text: Document version of the previous is greater than current version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG384 - Document version of the previous is greater than current version ?

  The SAP error message:
  VMP_MSG384: Document version of the previous is greater than current version
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to post or process a document in SAP where the version number of the current document is lower than the version number of the previous document. In other words, SAP expects document versions to be processed in a sequential and ascending order, but the system detects that the version of the current document is less than the version of the previously processed document.
  This typically happens in scenarios involving document versioning such as:
  
  Invoice verification with document version management.
  Logistics invoice verification (LIV).
  Document changes or reposting where version control is enforced.
  When a document is being updated or reposted with an incorrect or outdated version number.
  
  
  Explanation:
  SAP uses document versioning to ensure consistency and traceability of changes. Each time a document is changed or reposted, its version number should increase. If a document with a lower version number is posted after a document with a higher version number, SAP throws this error to prevent inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Versions:
  
  Review the version numbers of the documents involved.
  Ensure that the current document version is greater than or equal to the previous document version.
  
  
  
  Correct the Version Number:
  
  If you are manually entering or modifying the document version, correct it to a higher number than the previous version.
  If the version number is system-generated, investigate why the system is generating a lower version number (could be a customization or user exit issue).
  
  
  
  Reprocess Documents in Correct Sequence:
  
  Make sure documents are processed in the correct chronological and version order.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Enhancements or User Exits:
  
  Sometimes custom code or user exits might incorrectly set the document version.
  Review any custom logic related to document versioning.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to VMP_MSG384 for any known bugs or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  MIRO (Invoice Verification)  
  MRBR (Release Blocked Invoices)  
  MIGO (Goods Movement) - if related to document versioning  
  
  
  Tables:  
  
  BKPF (Accounting Document Header) - version field  
  RBKP (Invoice Document Header) - version field  
  
  
  SAP Modules:  
  
  MM (Materials Management) - Invoice Verification  
  FI (Financial Accounting) - Document Posting  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes referencing VMP_MSG384 or document versioning issues.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Current document version is less than the previous document version.
  Solution: Ensure document versions increase sequentially; correct version numbers; process documents in order.
  Check: Document version fields, custom code, and SAP Notes.
  
  If you provide more context (transaction, document type), I can help with more specific guidance.