How To Fix >3711 - &1 item(s) was/were changed

>3711 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >3 - Lock management messages

• Message number: 711

• Message text: &1 item(s) was/were changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >3711 - &1 item(s) was/were changed ?

  The SAP error message "3711 &1 item(s) was/were changed" typically indicates that there has been a change in the item data during a transaction, which can occur in various contexts such as sales orders, purchase orders, or inventory management. This message is often a warning rather than a critical error, and it serves to inform the user that the data they are working with has been modified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Changes: The item data may have been changed by another user or process while you were working on it.
  Data Validation: The system may have automatically adjusted certain fields based on business rules or validations.
  User Input: The user may have inadvertently changed the item data before saving.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Refresh the Data: If you suspect that the data has changed due to another user, refresh the screen or re-fetch the data to see the latest version.
  Review Changes: Check the change log or history to understand what changes