How To Fix MDG_SF205 - Carrier &1 already in change with change request &2

MDG_SF205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_SF - MDG: Sample Model SFlight

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Carrier &1 already in change with change request &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_SF205 - Carrier &1 already in change with change request &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_SF205 "Carrier &1 already in change with change request &2" typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an attempt to edit or change a carrier that is already being processed in another change request. This is a concurrency control mechanism to prevent conflicts and ensure data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Change Requests: The carrier you are trying to change is already being modified in another change request. This can happen if multiple users are trying to edit the same carrier simultaneously.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. When a change request is created for a carrier, it locks that carrier for editing until the change request is either approved or rejected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Change Requests: Verify if there are any active change requests for the carrier in question. You can do this by checking the change request logs or