How To Fix /PLMI/BO_PPE_INST007 - The selected instances &1 and &2 do not have same change state

/PLMI/BO_PPE_INST007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_PPE_INST -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: The selected instances &1 and &2 do not have same change state

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_PPE_INST007 - The selected instances &1 and &2 do not have same change state ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_PPE_INST007 indicates that the selected instances (typically referring to objects or records in the system) do not share the same change state. This error often arises in the context of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar applications where multiple instances of a business object are being processed or compared.
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Change States: The primary cause of this error is that the two instances you are trying to work with (e.g., comparing, merging, or processing) are in different change states. Change states are used to track the status of an object (e.g., Draft, Released, Obsolete) and ensure that operations are only performed on objects that are in compatible states.
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent actions that could lead to inconsistencies in the data. If the instances are in different states, the system will not allow certain operations to proceed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Change States: Review the change