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How To Fix USMD1A204 - &1: Attribute '&2' changed from '&3' to '&4' in reuse active area


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: USMD1A - Messages: Abstraction Layer

  • Message number: 204

  • Message text: &1: Attribute '&2' changed from '&3' to '&4' in reuse active area

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  • What causes this issue?

    While you processed &V1& in the change request, the active version of
    &V1& in the reuse active area was modified.
    At the time the change request was created, the value of attribute &V2&
    in the reuse active area was <ZK><LS>&V3&</></>.
    The current value of attribute &V2& is <LS>&V4&</>.

    System Response

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

    How to fix this error?

    You have the following options:
    You can restore the original state of &V1& by resetting the value of
    attribute &V2& in the reuse active area to <LS>&V3&</>.
    You can reject the change request. The value of attribute &V2& in the
    reuse active area remains <LS>&V4&</>.
    You can activate the change request. If attribute &V2& was not changed
    in the change request, it uses the value <LS>&V3&</>. Otherwise, it uses
    the modified value from the change request.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD1A204 - &1: Attribute '&2' changed from '&3' to '&4' in reuse active area ?

    The SAP error message USMD1A204 typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is a change in an attribute of a master data object that is being processed in a reuse active area. This message indicates that an attribute has been modified, and it provides details about the attribute name and its previous and new values.

    Cause:

    The error message is triggered when:

    • An attribute of a master data object is changed in a way that conflicts with the current state of the data in the reuse active area.
    • The system detects that the attribute value has been altered from its original state to a new state, which may not be allowed due to business rules or data consistency checks.

    Solution:

    To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:

    1. Review the Change: Check the specific attribute mentioned in the error message. Understand why the change is being made and whether it is valid according to your business rules.

    2. Check Data Consistency: Ensure that the change does not violate any data consistency rules defined in your MDG configuration. This may involve checking for dependencies or constraints related to the attribute.

    3. Revert Changes: If the change is not valid, revert the attribute to its original value (the value indicated as '&3' in the error message).

    4. Adjust Configuration: If the change is valid but still causing issues, you may need to adjust the configuration in MDG to allow for this change. This could involve modifying validation rules or adjusting the reuse active area settings.

    5. Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of MDG you are using. There may be known issues or additional guidance available.

    6. Testing: After making any changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.

    Related Information:

    • SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
    • MDG Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in MDG, especially those related to data validation and reuse active areas.
    • Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant context.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.

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