How To Fix EDATEX087 - DE def. changed in generated area; Synchronize tasks

EDATEX087 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDATEX - Messages for Data Exchange Processes

• Message number: 087

• Message text: DE def. changed in generated area; Synchronize tasks

What causes this issue?

You have changed the due date control for the data exchange definition.
This change affects due dates for which data exchange tasks have already
been generated.

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?

Synchronize the data exchange tasks for this point of delivery.
Call transaction EEDM10
Choose the <LS>Data Exchange<7> tab page
Choose <LS>Synchronize Data Exchange Tasks</>

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 EDATEX087 - DE def. changed in generated area; Synchronize tasks ?

  The SAP error message EDATEX087 typically indicates that there has been a change in the definition of a data element or structure in the generated area of the system, which requires synchronization of tasks. This error is often encountered in the context of data exchange and IDoc processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Change in Data Definition: The error usually arises when there has been a modification to the data structure or definition (like a field being added, removed, or changed) that is used in the IDoc or data exchange process.
  Inconsistent Data Model: If the data model in the development environment has been changed but not synchronized with the production or quality assurance environments, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another without proper synchronization, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Synchronize Tasks: The primary solution is to synchronize the tasks. This can be done by executing the transaction code