How To Fix IW345 - Reference object data has been updated

IW345 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 345

• Message text: Reference object data has been updated

What causes this issue?

The location and account assignment data has been updated by the object
in the order.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IW345 - Details

• The SAP error message IW345, which states "Reference object data has been updated," typically occurs in the context of maintenance processing, particularly when dealing with notifications or work orders in the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module. This message indicates that the reference object (such as a piece of equipment or functional location) has been modified after it was initially referenced in a maintenance order or notification.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Changes: The reference object (e.g., equipment or functional location) has been updated or changed in the system after it was linked to a maintenance order or notification. This could include changes to attributes like location, status, or other key data.
  Concurrent Updates: Multiple users or processes may be trying to update the same reference object simultaneously, leading to conflicts.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations or settings in the SAP system may lead to this error if they are not aligned with the expected workflow.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Reference Object: Review