How To Fix FDT_CHANGE_INFO317 - Gap analysis message severity has been set from &1 to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_CHANGE_INFO - FDT: Changes info in object for different versions

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Gap analysis message severity has been set from &1 to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_CHANGE_INFO317 - Gap analysis message severity has been set from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CHANGE_INFO317 indicates that there has been a change in the severity level of a gap analysis message. Specifically, it states that the severity has been set from one level (&1) to another level (&2). This message is typically related to the Field Data Tool (FDT) in SAP, which is used for managing field-related data and configurations.
  
  Cause:
  The cause of this error message is usually related to changes made in the configuration or settings of the gap analysis within the FDT. This could happen due to:
  
  Manual Changes: A user or administrator may have manually adjusted the severity levels of messages in the gap analysis settings.
  System Updates: An update or upgrade to the SAP system may have altered the default settings or configurations.
  Transport Requests: Changes transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) may have included modifications to the gap analysis settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you