How To Fix MDC_GW_CUST014 - Delete not possible: configuration has been modified in the meantime

MDC_GW_CUST014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_GW_CUST - Customizing messages

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Delete not possible: configuration has been modified in the meantime

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_GW_CUST014 - Delete not possible: configuration has been modified in the meantime ?

  The SAP error message MDC_GW_CUST014 ("Delete not possible: configuration has been modified in the meantime") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Multi-Domain Configuration (MDC) or when working with the SAP Gateway. This error indicates that an attempt to delete a configuration object (like a service, entity, or other configuration) has failed because the configuration has been changed by another user or process since it was last read.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Modifications: Another user or process has modified the configuration object after you retrieved it for deletion but before you attempted to delete it.
  Session Timeout: Your session may have timed out, and the system has updated the configuration in the meantime.
  Data Consistency: The system is designed to prevent inconsistencies that could arise from simultaneous modifications, hence it blocks the delete operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Refresh the Configuration: Before attempting to delete the object again, refresh the configuration to ensure you have the latest version. This can