How To Fix WD359 - Active versions of all texts already exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 359

• Message text: Active versions of all texts already exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD359 - Active versions of all texts already exist ?

  The SAP error message WD359: "Active versions of all texts already exist" typically occurs in the context of Web Dynpro applications or when working with text elements in SAP development (e.g., in Web Dynpro components, BSP applications, or other UI technologies that manage text versions).
  
  Cause
  
  Version Management of Texts: SAP UI technologies like Web Dynpro allow multiple versions of text elements (e.g., labels, messages, descriptions) to be maintained. These versions can be active or inactive.
  The error WD359 arises when you try to create or activate a new version of a text element, but active versions already exist for all languages or all text elements in the context.
  Essentially, the system prevents you from creating another active version because it expects only one active version per text element or language at a time.
  This can happen if:
  
  You try to activate a new text version without deactivating the existing active version.
  There is a mismatch or inconsistency in the version status of texts.
  The system detects that all possible active versions are already present, so no new active version can be created.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Existing Active Versions:
  
  Use the SAP transaction or Web Dynpro text maintenance tools to review the current active versions of the texts.
  Identify which texts or languages already have active versions.
  
  
  
  Deactivate Existing Active Versions (if applicable):
  
  If you need to create or activate a new version, first deactivate the existing active versions.
  This can be done in the text maintenance screen or via the version management interface.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate the New Version:
  
  After deactivating the old versions, create or activate the new version as required.
  Ensure that only one active version exists per text element and language.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport or Lock Issues:
  
  Sometimes, transport requests or locks on text elements can cause inconsistencies.
  Make sure no locks are preventing changes.
  Release or adjust transport requests if necessary.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Tools and Procedures:
  
  Always use the standard SAP tools for text version management.
  Avoid manual changes in the database or inconsistent editing outside SAP tools.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to Web Dynpro text versioning or text element management.
  SAP Help Portal for Web Dynpro text management procedures.
  
  
  
  Transactions and Tools:
  
  Web Dynpro Text Maintenance (e.g., via SE80 or specific Web Dynpro tools).
  Version management dialogs within the Web Dynpro development environment.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Maintain only one active version per text element per language.
  Regularly clean up old or unused versions.
  Coordinate text version changes with transport management.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to create/activate a new text version when active versions already exist for all texts/languages.
  
  
  Solution
  Deactivate existing active versions before creating/activating new ones; use SAP tools for version management.
  
  
  Related
  Web Dynpro text maintenance, version management, SAP Notes, transport and lock handling.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which transaction or tool you are using when the error occurs), I can give more specific guidance.