How To Fix W3_TOOL352 - An inactive version exists for dynpro &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W3_TOOL - ITS: Maintenance Messages

• Message number: 352

• Message text: An inactive version exists for dynpro &1 &2

What causes this issue?

The screen you used for generating the template exists also in an
inactive version.

System Response

The active version of the screen is used for generating the template.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W3_TOOL352 - An inactive version exists for dynpro &1 &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W3_TOOL352: An inactive version exists for dynpro &1 &2
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to activate or generate a screen (dynpro) in a module pool or a program, but there is already an inactive version of that screen present in the system.
  
  Dynpro refers to a screen number (&1) and its program/module pool name (&2).
  The system detects that an inactive version of this dynpro exists.
  This situation typically arises when a screen has been changed but not activated properly, or when multiple versions of the screen exist due to transport or development inconsistencies.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During activation of a screen in the Screen Painter or SE80.
  When generating the program or screen.
  When importing transports that contain screen changes.
  When editing screens and trying to activate them.
  
  
  Implications:
  
  The inactive version means the screen changes are not yet effective.
  The system warns you to