How To Fix FRMLAPI105 - Update or deletion is not possible; source reference was changed

FRMLAPI105 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLAPI - RMS-FRM: API Messages for Formula

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Update or deletion is not possible; source reference was changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLAPI105 - Update or deletion is not possible; source reference was changed ?

  The SAP error message FRMLAPI105 indicates that an update or deletion operation cannot be performed because the source reference has been changed. This error typically occurs in the context of working with formulas or formula-related data in SAP, particularly in the SAP ERP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The source reference (e.g., a material, recipe, or formula) that you are trying to update or delete has been modified or is no longer valid. This could happen if the underlying data has been changed by another user or process.
  Locked Objects: The object you are trying to modify may be locked by another transaction or user, preventing updates or deletions.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or relationships with other objects that prevent the update or deletion of the source reference.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FRMLAPI105 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Source Reference: Verify that the