How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM836 - &: Activity status has changed

/SAPAPO/OM836 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM -

• Message number: 836

• Message text: &: Activity status has changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM836 - &: Activity status has changed ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM836 indicates that the activity status has changed in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when there is a discrepancy between the expected status of an activity and its actual status in the system. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Status Change: The activity you are trying to process has undergone a status change (e.g., from "In Process" to "Completed" or "Cancelled") since it was last accessed.
  Concurrency Issues: Multiple users or processes may be trying to update the same activity simultaneously, leading to a conflict in status.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to incomplete transactions or errors during previous updates.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the APO system could lead to unexpected status changes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Refresh the Activity: Check the current status of the activity in the system. Refresh the screen or