How To Fix SYCM_APS172 - Could not update project. Old configurations restored

SYCM_APS172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SYCM_APS - Custom Code Management App texts

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Could not update project. Old configurations restored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SYCM_APS172 - Could not update project. Old configurations restored ?

  The SAP error message SYCM_APS172 indicates that there was an issue updating a project, and as a result, the system has restored the old configurations. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management or SAP Solution Manager when there are inconsistencies or issues during the project update process.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the project configuration that prevent the update from being applied successfully.
  Authorization Problems: The user attempting to perform the update may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the project.
  System Locking: Another user or process may have locked the project or certain objects within it, preventing the update.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data that the project relies on, such as missing or corrupted entries.
  Transport Issues: If the project update involves transport requests, there may be issues with the transport itself, such as missing objects or dependencies.
  
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