How To Fix VG224 - This change superseded by another change

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VG - EDI Messages in SD

• Message number: 224

• Message text: This change superseded by another change

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VG224 - This change superseded by another change ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VG224 - This change superseded by another change
  
  Cause:
  The error message VG224 occurs in SAP when you attempt to make a change to an object (such as a material master, equipment, functional location, etc.) that has already been changed or updated by another change document or transaction. Essentially, the system detects that the current change you are trying to save or process has been superseded or overwritten by a more recent change.
  This situation typically arises in environments where multiple users or processes are trying to update the same data concurrently, or when change documents are processed out of sequence.
  
  Explanation:
  
  SAP uses change documents or change pointers to track changes to master data or configuration.
  When a change is made, it is recorded with a timestamp or sequence number.
  If you try to apply a change that is older or has been replaced by a newer change, SAP throws this error to prevent inconsistent or outdated data from being saved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Refresh the Data:
  
  Before making changes, ensure you have the latest version of the data.
  Reload or re-fetch the master data or object to get the most recent state.
  
  
  
  Check for Concurrent Changes:
  
  Verify if another user or process has updated the same object.
  Coordinate with other users to avoid simultaneous conflicting changes.
  
  
  
  Reapply Your Changes:
  
  After refreshing the data, re-enter your changes based on the latest version.
  Save the changes again.
  
  
  
  Check Change Documents:
  
  Use transaction codes like CDHDR and CDPOS to view change documents related to the object.
  Identify which changes have been made and by whom.
  
  
  
  Locking Mechanism:
  
  Ensure proper locking mechanisms are in place to prevent concurrent updates.
  SAP usually handles this automatically, but custom developments or interfaces might bypass locks.
  
  
  
  Technical Investigation:
  
  If this error occurs frequently or unexpectedly, check for custom code or batch jobs that might be updating the same data.
  Debug or analyze the sequence of changes.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CDHDR - Change document header
  CDPOS - Change document items
  MM02 - Change material master (example object)
  IE02 - Change equipment master (example object)
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to change document handling and concurrency.
  Review SAP Help Portal for the specific module you are working in (e.g., MM, PM).
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always work on the latest data.
  Avoid parallel changes on the same object.
  Use proper user roles and authorizations to control who can change critical data.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific module or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more tailored advice.