How To Fix PU478 - &1 of &2 read rows were modified in this package

PU478 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

• Message number: 478

• Message text: &1 of &2 read rows were modified in this package

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PU478 - &1 of &2 read rows were modified in this package ?

  The SAP error message PU478 indicates that a certain number of rows were modified in a package during a database operation, which can lead to inconsistencies or issues when trying to process the data. This error typically occurs in the context of database updates or when working with internal tables in ABAP programs.
  
  Cause:
  The error message PU478 occurs when:
  
  A database operation (like an update or delete) is attempted on a set of rows that have been modified since they were read into the program. This can happen if:
  Another transaction has modified the same rows after they were read.
  There are concurrent updates happening in the database that affect the same data set.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PU478 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Concurrent Updates: Ensure that no other processes or users are modifying the same data while your program is trying to update it. You may need to implement locking mechanisms to prevent