How To Fix /SCTM/UI204 - Shipment & was changed in the meantime and will be read again

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/UI -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Shipment & was changed in the meantime and will be read again

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/UI204 - Shipment & was changed in the meantime and will be read again ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/UI204 Shipment & was changed in the meantime and will be read again typically occurs in the context of the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly when dealing with shipment processing in the Transportation Management (TM) component. This error indicates that the shipment data has been modified by another user or process while you were trying to access or update it.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Modifications: Another user or process has changed the shipment data after you retrieved it but before you attempted to save your changes.
  Session Timeout: If your session has been idle for a while, the data may have been updated in the background.
  Data Locking: The shipment might be locked by another transaction or user, preventing you from making changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Refresh the Data: The simplest solution is to refresh the shipment data. You can do this by reloading the shipment details in your session. This will fetch the latest data from the database.
  Check for Updates: If you are aware of other users working on the same shipment, coordinate with them to understand what changes were made.
  Review Change Logs: If available, check the change logs or history for the shipment to see what modifications were made and by whom.
  Retry the Operation: After refreshing the data, try to perform the operation again.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your custom code (if applicable) to manage such situations gracefully.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCTM/SHIPMENT for shipment processing.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit shipment data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  System Performance: If this error occurs frequently, it may be worth investigating system performance or user activity patterns that could lead to concurrent modifications.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical support team for further investigation.