How To Fix /PLMB/BA_GSS214 - External key &1 of synchronization must not be changed to &2

/PLMB/BA_GSS214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_GSS -

• Message number: 214

• Message text: External key &1 of synchronization must not be changed to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_GSS214 - External key &1 of synchronization must not be changed to &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_GSS214 typically relates to issues with synchronization in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or similar modules where external keys are used for data synchronization between systems or components.
  
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that there is an attempt to change an external key from one value (&1) to another value (&2). This is not allowed because the external key is expected to remain constant for synchronization purposes. Changing the external key can lead to inconsistencies in data synchronization, as the system relies on these keys to match records across different systems or datasets.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Source of Change: Determine where the change to the external key is being initiated. This could be from a manual update, a data import, or a system process.
  
  
  Review Business Logic: Check the business logic or process that is attempting to change the external key.