How To Fix PLM_AUDIT_APPL078 - The identification &1 was changed to &2 in the system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_AUDIT_APPL - Audit Application

• Message number: 078

• Message text: The identification &1 was changed to &2 in the system

What causes this issue?

You entered an identification &V1& for an audit component. The system
changed this identification to &V2&.

System Response

One of the following has occurred:
- Lower case letters have been changed to upper case letters,
- The entry has been changed because of a template saved in
Customizing,
- The identification was allocated by internal number allocation in a
user-defined BAdI.

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 PLM_AUDIT_APPL078 - The identification &1 was changed to &2 in the system ?

  The SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_APPL078 indicates that an identification (ID) in the system has been changed from one value to another. This message is typically related to the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module, particularly in the context of audit trails or changes in master data.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when there is a change in the identification of an object (like a material, document, or other entities) in the system. This could happen due to:
  
  Data Migration: Changes made during data migration processes where IDs are updated.
  Manual Changes: Users manually changing the identification of an object in the system.
  System Updates: Changes made by system updates or enhancements that affect the identification of objects.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration settings that lead to a modification of IDs.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Review Change Logs: Check the change logs to understand what changes were made and why. This can help identify if the change was intentional or erroneous.
  Validate Data: Ensure that the new identification is valid and does not conflict with existing records in the system.
  Revert Changes: If the change was not intended, you may need to revert the identification back to its original value, if possible.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module or transaction to understand the implications of the change.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about the changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP PLM that may help in auditing or reviewing changes (e.g., transaction codes for change logs, master data management).
  User Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate authorizations to make changes to IDs in the system to prevent unauthorized modifications.
  Training: Provide training to users on the implications of changing IDs and the importance of maintaining data integrity within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the PLM_AUDIT_APPL078 error message effectively.