How To Fix WU561 - Data for item & has changed

WU561 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 561

• Message text: Data for item & has changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU561 - Data for item & has changed ?

  The SAP error message WU561 ("Data for item & has changed") typically occurs in the context of SAP's materials management or inventory management modules. This error indicates that the data for a specific item has been modified after it was initially read or processed, which can lead to inconsistencies or conflicts during transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Updates: The most common cause of this error is that the item data was changed by another user or process while you were working with it. This can happen in environments where multiple users are accessing and modifying the same data simultaneously.
  Background Jobs: If there are background jobs or batch processes that update item data while you are trying to perform a transaction, this can trigger the error.
  Data Locking: SAP uses locking mechanisms to prevent data inconsistencies. If the data for the item is locked by another transaction, you may encounter this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Refresh the Data: The first