How To Fix 5G668 - The Process ID will be cleared since the data is being changed manually

5G668 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 668

• Message text: The Process ID will be cleared since the data is being changed manually

What causes this issue?

Fields that were populated initialy via electronic XML communication
are now being changed manually.

System Response

The XML Process ID field is cleared since the changed data will no
longer refer to the incoming electronic form

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5G668 - Details

• The SAP error message 5G668 indicates that a process ID (PID) is being cleared because the data associated with it is being changed manually. This typically occurs in scenarios where there is a conflict between automated processes and manual data entry or updates.
  
  Cause:
  
  Manual Changes: The error is triggered when a user attempts to manually change data that is currently being processed by an automated job or transaction in SAP.
  Data Locking: SAP uses locking mechanisms to prevent data inconsistencies. If a user tries to change data that is locked by a process, the system may clear the PID to avoid conflicts.
  Process Interference: If a background job or another user is processing the same data, manual changes can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Avoid Manual Changes: Ensure that you do not manually change data that is currently being processed by a background job or another transaction. Wait for the automated process to complete before