How To Fix EC481 - Customer modification for CUAD &1 was overwritten (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 481

• Message text: Customer modification for CUAD &1 was overwritten (see long text)

What causes this issue?

The object &V1& contains customer modifications. These modifications
were overwritten when the note was implemented.

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?

Once you have activated the note correction, you can implement the
customer modifications again in transaction SPAU or set the object to
original.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC481 - Customer modification for CUAD &1 was overwritten (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message EC481 indicates that a customer modification for a specific object (in this case, CUAD &1) has been overwritten. This typically occurs when a standard SAP object has been modified by a customer, and then an update or transport has been applied that overwrites those modifications.
  Cause:
  
  Standard SAP Update: The most common cause is that a standard SAP program or object has been updated, and the update has overwritten the custom modifications made by the customer.
  Transport Request: If a transport request containing changes to the standard object is imported into the system, it can overwrite any customer modifications.
  Development and Production Environment: If changes are made in a development environment and then transported to production without considering existing customizations, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Long Text: The long text of the error message usually provides more specific information about which object is affected and may offer guidance on how to resolve the issue.
  Check Custom Modifications: Review the custom modifications made to the object in question. You may need to reapply or adjust these modifications after the standard object has been updated.
  Use Version Management: If available, use version management tools in SAP to compare the current version of the object with the previous version to identify what changes were made.
  Reimplement Custom Code: If the custom modifications are lost, you may need to reimplement them. Ensure that you have a backup of your custom code before applying updates in the future.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  Testing: After reapplying modifications, thoroughly test the affected functionality to ensure that everything works as expected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  Documentation: Maintain proper documentation of all custom modifications to facilitate easier recovery in case of overwrites.
  Change Management: Implement a robust change management process to track changes made to standard SAP objects and ensure that custom modifications are preserved during updates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the EC481 error and prevent similar issues in the future.