How To Fix J5085 - 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: 085

• 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
'single transaction' to 'summarized transaction' during view
regeneration.
&V1&

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 make the changes in FO maintenance (without saving the changes
to the financial object in change mode) or send it by external data
transfer in update mode.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5085 - You cannot change the update of an FO during view regeneration ?

  The SAP error message J5085, "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 business object (like a financial object or FO) while a view regeneration process is ongoing.
  Cause:
  This error is triggered when you attempt to make changes to a financial object (FO) while the system is in the process of regenerating views that depend on that object. The regeneration process is likely updating the data structure or the way data is presented, and any changes made during this time could lead to inconsistencies or errors.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Wait for View Regeneration to Complete: The simplest solution is to wait until the view regeneration process is finished. Once it is complete, you should be able to make the necessary changes to the financial object.
  
  
  Check Background Jobs: If you have access to the SAP system, check the status of background jobs that may be running. You can do this using transaction codes like SM37 to see if there are any jobs related to view regeneration that are still active.
  
  
  Avoid Concurrent Changes: Ensure that no other users or processes are trying to modify the same financial object at the same time. Coordination among users can help prevent this error.
  
  
  Review Custom Code: If you have custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system, review them to ensure they are not inadvertently causing this error during view regeneration.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SM37 (Job Monitoring) to help diagnose and resolve issues.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error J5085 in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and continue with your work in SAP.