Terraform state was created by a newer Terraform version
state snapshot was created by Terraform vX, which is newer than current vY
Terraform could not safely work with the current state because the state snapshot was last written by a newer Terraform version than the one currently running.
state snapshot was created by Terraform vX, which is newer than current vYstate
Observed message
state snapshot was created by Terraform vX, which is newer than current vY
Why it happens
The state file was updated by a newer Terraform CLI than the one now being used.
Different team members or automation environments are running mismatched Terraform versions.
An older local Terraform binary is being used against a state already upgraded by a newer workflow.
How to fix it
Use the same or a newer Terraform version than the one that last wrote the state.
Standardize Terraform CLI versions across local development and CI environments.
Treat required_version and team version management as part of the deployment workflow so older clients do not touch newer state.
