How To Fix CFV009 - Production version &1 for material &2 was changed by different user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFV - Message Class for Production Versions

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Production version &1 for material &2 was changed by different user

What causes this issue?

A different user has edited and changed
<DS:GLOS.3526C38DAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>production version</> &V1&
for material &V2& that you selected. For this reason, the data
displayed does not represent the current status of production version
&V1&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Choose <LS>Refresh</> to update the production version display.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFV009 - Production version &1 for material &2 was changed by different user ?

  The SAP error message CFV009 indicates that a production version for a specific material has been modified by a different user while you were trying to make changes to it. This is a common issue in SAP when multiple users are working on the same data simultaneously.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The primary cause of this error is that another user has changed the production version of the material while you were attempting to edit it. SAP locks the data to prevent inconsistencies, and when it detects that the data has been modified by another user, it raises this error.
  Session Timeout: If your session has been idle for a while, it may have timed out, and any changes made during that time by another user will trigger this error when you try to save your changes.
  Data Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to ensure data integrity. If a record is locked by another user, you cannot make changes until that lock is released.
  
  Solution:
  
  Refresh the Data: Before making any changes, refresh the data to ensure you are working with the most current version. You can do this by navigating away from the screen and returning or using the refresh button.
  Check for Changes: After refreshing, check if the production version has indeed been changed. If it has, you will need to review the changes and decide how to proceed.
  Communicate with Other Users: If you are in a collaborative environment, communicate with the other users to understand what changes were made and if they affect your work.
  Retry Your Changes: Once you have the latest data, you can attempt to make your changes again.
  Use Transaction Codes: If you are using a specific transaction code to edit the production version, ensure you are using the correct one and that you have the necessary authorizations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223 (Change Production Version) or C220 (Display Production Version) to navigate the system effectively.
  User Locking: Understand how SAP handles user locks and how to check for locks using transaction SM12 (Display and Delete Locks).
  Change Logs: You can check change logs to see what modifications were made and by whom, using transaction CDHDR (Change Document Header) and CDPOS (Change Document Items).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CFV009 error and continue your work in SAP.