How To Fix MCEX164 - Update mode changed from unserialized V3 update -> Long text


MCEX164 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: MCEX - Extraction Interface LIS/BW

  • Message number: 164

  • Message text: Update mode changed from unserialized V3 update -> Long text

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have changed the update mode to "Unserialized V3 update".
    Note: With this method, delta records may not enter the BW in the same
    order as they were created in the OLTP system. This can particularly
    lead to problems in the BW when using ODS objects.

    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 expect the above problems, check whether you can use the update
    modes "Delta direct" or "Delta queued" for application &V1&.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


MCEX164 - Details

  • The SAP error message MCEX164 indicates that the update mode for a particular process has changed from an unserialized V3 update to a long text update. This typically occurs in the context of the Material Management (MM) or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules, where data updates are being processed.
    
    Cause: Update Mode Change: The system is trying to process an update that was initially set to be handled in an unserialized V3 update mode, but due to certain conditions (like data inconsistencies, system settings, or specific transaction types), it has switched to a long text update mode. Data Volume: If the data being processed is too large or complex, the system may automatically switch to a different update mode to handle the data more effectively.
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate how updates are processed, and these settings may not align with the current data being processed.
    Solution: Check

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