How To Fix WTY_CTR035 - Version &1 cannot be set to active because version &2 is active

WTY_CTR035 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTY_CTR - Control Logic and Action Control for Consistency Checks

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Version &1 cannot be set to active because version &2 is active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTY_CTR035 - Version &1 cannot be set to active because version &2 is active ?

  The SAP error message WTY_CTR035 indicates that you are trying to activate a version of a configuration or a master data object, but another version is already active. This is a common issue in SAP systems where version management is used, such as in the context of configuration management, variant configuration, or other areas where multiple versions of data can exist.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  You are attempting to set a new version (Version &1) to active while there is already an active version (Version &2).
  SAP does not allow multiple active versions for the same object to ensure data integrity and consistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Versions:
  
  Use the relevant transaction code (e.g., CT04 for class types, CU01 for customizing, etc.) to check which version is currently active.
  Identify the active version (Version &2) that is preventing the activation of your desired version (Version &1).
  
  
  
  Deactivate the Current Active Version:
  
  If