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title: Avoid Using Outdated API Versions In New Code
description: "**Impact area** Scalability **Severity** Warning **Affected element** Apex Class Apex Trigger ## Rule ID **SF-0103** ## Impact New code which uses out-of-date API versions does not take advantage of the latest functionality and security features. ## Remediation Refactor the code…"
url: "https://community-staging.qualityclouds.com/qcdocs/qcr/rules/avoid-using-outdated-api-versions-in-new-code/"
updated: "2025-03-21"
category: Rules
---

# Avoid Using Outdated API Versions In New Code

**Impact area**

Scalability

**Severity**

Warning

**Affected element**

Apex Class

Apex Trigger

## Rule ID

**SF-0103**

## Impact

New code which uses out-of-date API versions does not take advantage of the latest functionality and security features.

## Remediation

Refactor the code to upgrade to the latest API version.