How To Fix PDS_MAINT023 - No modified data were selected -> No refresh

PDS_MAINT023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PDS_MAINT - Messages for PDS Maintenance

• Message number: 023

• Message text: No modified data were selected -> No refresh

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PDS_MAINT023 - No modified data were selected -> No refresh ?

  The SAP error message PDS_MAINT023 ("No modified data were selected -> No refresh") typically occurs in the context of Product Data Structure (PDS) maintenance. This error indicates that the system did not find any modified data to refresh or update in the PDS.
  Causes:
  
  No Changes Made: The most common cause is that no changes were made to the PDS data that would require a refresh.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to identify modified data may not match any records, leading to no data being selected for refresh.
  Data Locking: If the data is locked by another user or process, it may prevent the refresh operation from proceeding.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues or bugs in the system that prevent the identification of modified data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Changes: Ensure that you have actually made changes to the PDS data. If no changes were made, there is no need to refresh.
  Check Selection Criteria: Review