How To Fix K0216 - Number of group texts not changed: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K0 - Error Messages for Central Controlling Routines

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Number of group texts not changed: &

What causes this issue?

You are changing group texts. You cannot change the text for &V1&
group(s) because this (these) group(s) are being processed by another
user. A group can only be changed by one user at one time.

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?

Abandon the changes or try the function later.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K0216 - Number of group texts not changed: & ?

  The SAP error message K0216, which states "Number of group texts not changed: &," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) modules when there is an attempt to change or update group texts associated with cost elements, cost centers, or other controlling objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error message K0216 indicates that the system has detected that the number of group texts you are trying to change or update is not different from what is already stored in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  No Changes Made: The user may have attempted to save changes to group texts without actually modifying any text.
  Data Consistency: The system is designed to prevent unnecessary updates to the database if the data being saved is identical to what is already present.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues or bugs in the system that prevent the update from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the K0216