How To Fix MFLE_CHANGEDOC002 - Old and new structure cannot be identical, SPACE if no conversion needed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MFLE_CHANGEDOC -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Old and new structure cannot be identical, SPACE if no conversion needed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MFLE_CHANGEDOC002 - Old and new structure cannot be identical, SPACE if no conversion needed ?

  The SAP error message MFLE_CHANGEDOC002 indicates that there is an issue with the structure of a document being changed in the system. Specifically, the error states that the old and new structures cannot be identical, and it suggests that a space should be provided if no conversion is needed.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of document changes where the system expects a change in the structure of the document (for example, when updating a material master or a document related to logistics). The error arises when the system detects that the new structure you are trying to apply is the same as the existing structure, which is not allowed in certain operations.
  Possible Causes:
  
  No Changes Made: The user may have attempted to save changes without actually modifying any fields that would alter the document structure.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the document type or the way the