How To Fix /SEHS/DG_DG188 - &1 data records changed in table &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/DG_DG -

• Message number: 188

• Message text: &1 data records changed in table &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DG188 - &1 data records changed in table &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DG188 &1 data records changed in table &2 typically indicates that there have been changes made to a specific table in the SAP system, which may affect the data integrity or consistency of the application you are working with. This message is often related to data governance or data quality processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Changes: The error suggests that a certain number of records (indicated by &1) in a specific table (indicated by &2) have been modified. This could be due to:
  
  Manual updates by users.
  Batch jobs or background processes that update records.
  Data imports or migrations that have altered existing records.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: The changes may lead to inconsistencies in the data, especially if the application expects certain records to remain unchanged.
  
  
  Locking Issues: If multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously, it can lead to conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Changes: Check the change logs or audit trails to identify what changes were made to the records in the specified table. This can help determine if the changes were expected or if they need to be reverted.
  
  
  Data Validation: Ensure that the data integrity is maintained. Validate the data against business rules or requirements to confirm that the changes do not violate any constraints.
  
  
  Revert Changes: If the changes are not acceptable, consider reverting the records to their previous state, if possible.
  
  
  Lock Management: If the issue is related to locking, ensure that proper locking mechanisms are in place to prevent concurrent modifications that could lead to data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific error message for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view the structure of the affected table or SE16 (Data Browser) to inspect the data.
  Change Logs: Use transaction codes like SCU3 to view change documents if change logging is enabled for the relevant tables.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on best practices for data management.
  
  Always ensure that you have appropriate backups and change management processes in place when dealing with data modifications in SAP systems.