How To Fix HRMGE00GENERAL071 - CPI &1 was not changed. Cannot undo modifications

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRMGE00GENERAL - Message Class for Management of Global Employees

• Message number: 071

• Message text: CPI &1 was not changed. Cannot undo modifications

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRMGE00GENERAL071 - CPI &1 was not changed. Cannot undo modifications ?

  The SAP error message HRMGE00GENERAL071 indicates that a specific infotype (CPI) was not changed, and therefore, the system cannot undo modifications. This error typically occurs in the context of Human Resources (HR) data management, particularly when dealing with infotypes related to employee data.
  Cause:
  
  No Changes Made: The most common cause of this error is that the system is trying to undo changes that were never made. If the infotype was not modified, the system cannot revert to a previous state.
  Data Locking: Another potential cause could be that the data is locked by another user or process, preventing modifications.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the infotype, leading to the inability to undo modifications.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or problems with the transport layer.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Changes: Verify if any changes were actually made to the infotype. If no changes were made, there is no need to undo anything.
  Data Locking: Check if the infotype is locked by another user. You can use transaction codes like SM12 to view and manage locks.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to modify the infotype. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue. You can use transaction SLG1 to view application logs.
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team to investigate any underlying technical issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: In SAP HR, infotypes are used to store employee-related data. Each infotype has a specific purpose and structure.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA20 (Display HR Master Data) for managing employee data.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.