How To Fix BC140 - The dominant was changed

BC140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BC - Scheduler (calendar)

• Message number: 140

• Message text: The dominant was changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BC140 - The dominant was changed ?

  The SAP error message BC140, which states "The dominant was changed," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or when dealing with business objects. This error indicates that the dominant object in a workflow or a business process has been altered, which can lead to inconsistencies or issues in the workflow execution.
  
  Cause:
  
  Change in Workflow Definition: The workflow definition may have been modified, leading to a change in the dominant object.
  Object Locking: If the dominant object is locked or being modified by another user or process, it can trigger this error.
  Inconsistent Data: Changes in the underlying data or business objects that the workflow relies on can also cause this error.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of a workflow or business object, and the system is trying to execute an outdated version, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Workflow Definition: Review the workflow definition to ensure that it is