How To Fix MRBW023 - The shadow entry was updated

MRBW023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MRBW - Extraction to BW

• Message number: 023

• Message text: The shadow entry was updated

What causes this issue?

Entries exist in table RBEX.

System Response

The system updated these entries subsequently.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MRBW023 - The shadow entry was updated ?

  The SAP error message MRBW023, which states "The shadow entry was updated," typically occurs in the context of the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or Inventory Management modules. This message indicates that there has been an update to a shadow entry in the database, which can affect the processing of certain transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Consistency Issues: The error may arise when there are inconsistencies in the data being processed, particularly if there are concurrent updates to the same data.
  Background Jobs: If there are background jobs running that update the same data, it can lead to conflicts and trigger this error.
  Locking Issues: The error can also occur if there are locking issues in the database, where one process is trying to access data that another process is currently updating.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the MRP settings or related modules can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Background Jobs: Review any background jobs that may