How To Fix AUTHORITY014 - Product &1 location &2 may not be changed in the user exit after check

AUTHORITY014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUTHORITY - Message Class for Authorization Concept

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Product &1 location &2 may not be changed in the user exit after check

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AUTHORITY014 - Details

• The SAP error message AUTHORITY014 indicates that there is an issue with changing the product or location in a user exit after a check has been performed. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management, logistics, or similar modules where product and location data are being manipulated.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system has a built-in check that prevents changes to certain fields (like product and location) after a specific point in the process. This is often to maintain data integrity and ensure that the business logic is followed correctly. The user exit is likely trying to modify these fields after they have already been validated or processed, which is not allowed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review User Exit Logic: Check the logic in the user exit where the error is occurring. Ensure that you are not trying to change the product or location after the system