How To Fix J5084 - You cannot change the update of an FO during view regeneration

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 084

• Message text: You cannot change the update of an FO during view regeneration

What causes this issue?

You tried to change the update status of financial object &V1& from
'summarized transaction' to 'single transaction' during the
regeneration of a view.

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?

If you want to change the update status of a financial object you must
either change the financial object in FO maintainance (without saving
the changes to the financial object data in change mode), or send it by
external data transfer in update mode.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5084 - You cannot change the update of an FO during view regeneration ?

  The SAP error message J5084, which states "You cannot change the update of an FO during view regeneration," typically occurs in the context of working with Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) or similar modules where you are trying to modify a financial object (FO) while a view regeneration process is ongoing.
  Cause:
  This error is triggered when there is an attempt to change the update status of a financial object while the system is in the process of regenerating views that depend on that object. The regeneration process locks certain data to ensure data integrity and consistency, preventing any changes that could lead to inconsistencies.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Active Processes: Ensure that there are no ongoing view regeneration processes. You can check the background jobs in transaction code SM37 to see if any jobs related to view regeneration are currently running.
  
  
  Wait for Completion: If you find that a regeneration process is running, you will need to wait for it to complete before attempting to make changes to the financial object.
  
  
  Review Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any lock entries related to the financial object. If there are locks that are no longer needed, you may need to delete them (with caution and proper authorization).
  
  
  Retry the Operation: Once you have confirmed that there are no active processes or locks, you can retry the operation that triggered the error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with, as there may be additional considerations or updates.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring problem.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 (Job Monitoring), SM12 (Lock Entries), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for further investigation.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context or fixes.
  System Performance: Sometimes, performance issues can lead to delays in job completion. Ensure that your system is running optimally.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the J5084 error and proceed with your tasks in SAP.