How To Fix EA354 - Time of last change in repository &1, time of last change to segment &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 354

• Message text: Time of last change in repository &1, time of last change to segment &2

What causes this issue?

Last change time for <DS:GLOS.segment>segment</> is logged as '&v2&'.
Last change time for dictionary structure is '&v1&'.

System Response

The segment was last changed directly in the dictionary, not via the
segment editor. This can lead to inconsistencies.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA354 - Time of last change in repository &1, time of last change to segment &2 ?

  The SAP error message EA354 indicates a discrepancy between the time of the last change in the repository and the time of the last change to a specific segment. This typically occurs in the context of data consistency checks, particularly when dealing with data models, segments, or repository objects in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises when there is a mismatch between the timestamps of the last changes made to the repository object and the segment. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Concurrent Changes: If multiple users or processes are making changes to the same object or segment simultaneously, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and the timestamps were not updated correctly, this error may occur.
  Manual Changes: Direct changes made to the database or repository outside of the standard SAP transaction processes can lead to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EA354 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Concurrent Changes: Ensure that no other users or processes are making changes to the same object or segment at the same time. If possible, coordinate changes to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  Review Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all changes were applied correctly and that there were no errors during the transport process.
  
  
  Consistency Check: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE14 (Database Utility) to check the consistency of the database objects. You may need to activate or regenerate the affected objects.
  
  
  Re-activate the Object: If the object is a repository object, try reactivating it. This can often resolve timestamp discrepancies.
  
  
  Database Consistency: If the issue persists, you may need to perform a database consistency check or consult with your database administrator to ensure that the database is in a consistent state.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11, SE14, SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE37 (Function Builder) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to data consistency and repository management for more insights.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide context for the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the EA354 error in your SAP system.