How To Fix PSSC_TOOLS_UI172 - Different appl. status &3 and &4 between GPD Header &1 and ItemID &2

PSSC_TOOLS_UI172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSSC_TOOLS_UI - Messages for UI functions

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Different appl. status &3 and &4 between GPD Header &1 and ItemID &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSSC_TOOLS_UI172 - Different appl. status &3 and &4 between GPD Header &1 and ItemID &2 ?

  The SAP error message PSSC_TOOLS_UI172 indicates a discrepancy in the application status between the header and item level of a General Product Data (GPD) record. Specifically, it points out that the application status of the GPD header and the item do not match, which can lead to inconsistencies in data processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The application status of the GPD header and the item may have been updated independently, leading to a mismatch.
  Incomplete Data Processing: If a process that updates the status of the header or item was interrupted or not completed, it could result in differing statuses.
  Manual Changes: Manual interventions or updates to either the header or item without corresponding updates to the other can cause this issue.
  System Errors: Bugs or issues in the SAP system or during data migration can also lead to this inconsistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can