How To Fix /AIF/ENGINE_BDC016 - Data is out-of-date; session was changed by another user; reload the data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/ENGINE_BDC -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Data is out-of-date; session was changed by another user; reload the data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/ENGINE_BDC016 - Data is out-of-date; session was changed by another user; reload the data ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/ENGINE_BDC016 Data is out-of-date; session was changed by another user; reload the data typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when there is a conflict in the data being processed. This error indicates that the data in the session has been modified by another user or process, making the current session's data stale or out-of-date.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Modifications: Another user or process has modified the data in the session while your session was still open, leading to a conflict.
  Session Timeout: The session may have timed out, and the data is no longer valid.
  Data Locking: The data being processed may be locked by another transaction or user, causing the current session to be unable to access the latest data.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the AIF or the underlying data model.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Reload the Data: The immediate solution is to reload the data