How To Fix /SPE/IF_SERVICES039 - Temporary changes; customizing import overwrites settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/IF_SERVICES -

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Temporary changes; customizing import overwrites settings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/IF_SERVICES039 - Temporary changes; customizing import overwrites settings ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/IF_SERVICES039 indicates that there are temporary changes in the system that are being overwritten by a customizing import. This typically occurs when you have made temporary adjustments or configurations in the system that are not yet saved or transported, and then you attempt to import a customizing request that contains settings for the same objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Temporary Changes: You have made changes in the system that are not yet saved or are in a temporary state.
  Customizing Import: A customizing transport request is being imported that contains settings for the same objects that you have modified temporarily.
  Conflict: The import process is trying to overwrite your temporary changes with the settings from the transport request.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Save Temporary Changes: Before importing the customizing request, ensure that you save any temporary changes you have made. This can often be done by creating a transport request for those changes.
  Review Transport Request: Check the contents