How To Fix WXP450 - Source version must be different from the target version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 450

• Message text: Source version must be different from the target version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP450 - Source version must be different from the target version ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WXP450: Source version must be different from the target version
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to transport or copy a version of an object (such as a Web Dynpro component, BSP application, or other development object) where the source version and the target version are the same. In other words, the system expects you to move or copy from one version to a different version, but you have specified the same version as both source and target.
  This is typically encountered in scenarios involving version management, such as:
  
  Transporting Web Dynpro components between versions.
  Copying or moving development objects where version control is active.
  Trying to overwrite a version with itself, which is logically invalid.
  
  
  Explanation:
  SAP enforces that the source and target versions must differ to avoid redundant operations and potential inconsistencies. Copying a version onto itself does not make sense and is therefore blocked by this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the versions you are specifying:
  
  Ensure