How To Fix SRM_REFGEN017 - Error occurred when changing counter name; &1&2&3&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_REFGEN -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Error occurred when changing counter name; &1&2&3&4

What causes this issue?

You want to change the name of the context counter. However, this is not
currently possible, as the system cannot assign the current counter
reading to the new counter name.

System Response

The system cannot execute the name change.

How to fix this error?

If the counter has been locked by another user, you can simply re-try
the re-naming process later.
If the couunter has not been locked, you cannot execute the re-naming at
all.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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