How To Fix EEDM_IMPORTLOG005 - Entry was already changed

EEDM_IMPORTLOG005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEDM_IMPORTLOG - Messages for EDM Import Log

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Entry was already changed

What causes this issue?

The selected entry has been changed by another user. The display is no
longer current.

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?

Restart the import log list display.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEDM_IMPORTLOG005 - Entry was already changed ?

  The SAP error message EEDM_IMPORTLOG005 with the description "Entry was already changed" typically occurs during data import processes, particularly when there are conflicts between the data being imported and the existing data in the system. This error indicates that the entry you are trying to import has already been modified in the database since it was last read or exported.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Modifications: The entry you are trying to import has been changed by another user or process after it was read for import.
  Data Consistency Issues: The data being imported may not match the current state of the database, leading to conflicts.
  Incorrect Import Logic: The import logic may not be handling existing entries correctly, leading to attempts to overwrite modified data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Concurrent Changes: Ensure that no other processes or users are modifying the same data while you are attempting to import it. If possible, coordinate the timing of imports to avoid