How To Fix 3I017 - Fields that do not apply to the indicated & will be reset

3I017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3I - HR-PT: Messages for Portugal

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Fields that do not apply to the indicated & will be reset

What causes this issue?

A field was changed. Therefore, several fields became not
applicable and will be deactivated. For screen consistency,
their values will also be deleted.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

3I017 - Details

• The SAP error message 3I017 ("Fields that do not apply to the indicated & will be reset") typically occurs in the context of data entry or configuration in SAP, particularly when dealing with master data or transactional data. This message indicates that certain fields in the data entry screen or configuration do not apply to the selected object or context, and as a result, those fields will be reset or cleared.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Data: The fields you are trying to fill in do not correspond to the selected object type or configuration. For example, if you are entering data for a specific material type, certain fields may not be relevant for that material type.
  Missing Configuration: The system may not be configured to allow certain fields for the selected object, leading to their automatic reset.
  Incorrect Selection: The user may have selected an option or value that is not compatible with the fields being