How To Fix COM_DML_ENGINE050 - Header data was changed

COM_DML_ENGINE050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_DML_ENGINE - MDF Processing Layer

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Header data was changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_DML_ENGINE050 - Header data was changed ?

  The SAP error message COM_DML_ENGINE050 with the description "Header data was changed" typically occurs in the context of document processing, particularly when dealing with documents that have header and item data, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or other transactional documents.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is a discrepancy between the header data and the item data of a document. Common causes include:
  
  Concurrent Updates: If multiple users or processes are trying to update the same document simultaneously, one user's changes may overwrite another's, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Validation: If the header data is modified after the item data has been processed, the system may detect that the header has changed and throw this error to prevent inconsistencies.
  User Exits or BAdIs: Custom code or enhancements that modify header data during processing can lead to this error if they are not properly synchronized with item data updates.
  Workflow Issues: If the document is part