How To Fix /SCMB/XPRA021 - Client &1, table &2: you cannot update old data

/SCMB/XPRA021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/XPRA -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Client &1, table &2: you cannot update old data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/XPRA021 - Client &1, table &2: you cannot update old data ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/XPRA021 Client &1, table &2: you cannot update old data typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when there is an attempt to update data in a table that is considered "old" or "historical." This is often related to data integrity and consistency rules within the SAP system, which prevent modifications to historical records to ensure that reporting and analytics remain accurate.
  
  Cause:
  
  Historical Data Protection: The system is designed to protect historical data from being altered. This is a common practice in ERP systems to maintain the integrity of historical records.
  Data Aging: The data in question may have been marked as "old" based on certain criteria, such as time or status, and the system restricts updates to such records.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SCM module that dictate how and when data can be updated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Data: Determine which