How To Fix CATSXT129 - Data was changed after program started -> status change not possible

CATSXT129 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CATSXT - Time Sheet

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Data was changed after program started -> status change not possible

What causes this issue?

The data selected for processing has been changed by another user. The
data that you have is no longer up-to-date.

System Response

The required action is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Restart the program.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CATSXT129 - Data was changed after program started -> status change not possible ?

  The SAP error message CATSXT129 indicates that there has been a change in the data after the program has started, which prevents a status change from being executed. This error typically occurs in the context of the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) when trying to change the status of a time sheet entry.
  Causes:
  
  Data Modification: The most common cause is that the data related to the time sheet entry has been modified by another user or process after the program was initiated.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple users are trying to access and modify the same data simultaneously, it can lead to conflicts.
  Locking Mechanisms: SAP uses locking mechanisms to prevent data inconsistencies. If the data is locked by another transaction, it may lead to this error.
  Background Jobs: If there are background jobs that modify the same data while you are trying to change the status, it can trigger this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Refresh the Data: Try refreshing