How To Fix /SMB/CENTRALDATA097 - Value is kept as &1, reference changed from &2 to &3 due to cust. adapt.

/SMB/CENTRALDATA097 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CENTRALDATA -

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Value is kept as &1, reference changed from &2 to &3 due to cust. adapt.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CENTRALDATA097 - Value is kept as &1, reference changed from &2 to &3 due to cust. adapt. ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CENTRALDATA097 indicates that a value in the system is being retained as a specific value (&1), while a reference has been changed from one value (&2) to another (&3) due to a customer-specific adaptation. This typically occurs in the context of data management or configuration within the SAP system, particularly in the SAP Business ByDesign or SAP S/4HANA environments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Custom Adaptation: The error is primarily caused by a custom adaptation or modification made to the standard SAP configuration. This could involve changes made by a developer or consultant to meet specific business requirements.
  Data Consistency Issues: The system is trying to maintain data consistency, and the change in reference may lead to conflicts or inconsistencies in the data model.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings or data model that affect how references are linked or how values are interpreted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Custom Adaptations: Check the custom adaptations that have been