How To Fix /PLMI/GSS_UTIL031 - No valid header change states found on target side

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/GSS_UTIL -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: No valid header change states found on target side

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/GSS_UTIL031 - No valid header change states found on target side ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/GSS_UTIL031 No valid header change states found on target side typically occurs in the context of SAP Landscape Management (LaMa) or during system copy or system refresh operations. This error indicates that the system is unable to find valid header change states on the target system, which can prevent the successful execution of certain operations.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent System State: The target system may not be in a consistent state, possibly due to incomplete or failed previous operations.
  Missing or Corrupted Data: The required data for the header change states may be missing or corrupted in the target system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP Landscape Management or the target system that prevent the proper identification of change states.
  Version Mismatch: There could be a version mismatch between the source and target systems, leading to incompatibility in the data structures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Consistency: Ensure that the target system is