How To Fix AP322 - Characteristic &1 can only be changed manually

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 322

• Message text: Characteristic &1 can only be changed manually

What causes this issue?

Manual maintenance has been set up for field &V1& in the master data
table for the characteristic (TAIF-XAUTO = 'X').

System Response

Characteristic entries are not newly generated for the field. The old
settings for the characteristic are kept.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP322 - Characteristic &1 can only be changed manually ?

  The SAP error message AP322, which states "Characteristic &1 can only be changed manually," typically occurs in the context of SAP's variant configuration or when dealing with characteristics in a material master or class. This message indicates that the characteristic in question is set to be manually maintained, meaning it cannot be changed through automatic processes or by certain transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Manual Maintenance Setting: The characteristic is defined in such a way that it can only be changed manually. This is often a design choice to ensure that certain attributes of a product or material are controlled by user input rather than automated processes.
  Configuration Settings: The characteristic may be linked to a configuration profile that restricts changes to manual input only.
  Status of the Characteristic: The characteristic might be in a status that does not allow for changes through the current transaction or process being executed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Manual Change: If you need to change the