How To Fix C0880 - Characteristic & is locked and cannot be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C0 - PP-PI: Messages for PI Sheet and Syntax Checker

• Message number: 880

• Message text: Characteristic & is locked and cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

You used a change number to start recipe maintenance.
Characteristic &V1& has already been edited in the master recipe using
a different change number with the same valid-from date. For this
reason, you may not change characteristic &V1& for this date, that is,
with the change number you have entered.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

The characteristic is locked and cannot be changed in the
characteristic overview.
Characteristics are not locked in the process instruction assistant
because the characteristic structure is not created until you exit the
assistant. However, your changes are <ZH>not</> copied to the
characteristic structure if the locked characteristic is affected by
them.
In this case, the system terminates process instruction maintenance and
writes a corresponding message to the log.

How to fix this error?

If possible, make your changes on the characteristic overview.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C0880 - Characteristic & is locked and cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message C0880 indicates that a characteristic in the system is locked and cannot be changed. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, where characteristics are used to define the properties of classes and objects.
  Cause:
  
  Locked by User: The characteristic may be locked by another user who is currently editing it.
  Change Status: The characteristic might be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., it could be marked as "locked" for certain operations).
  Transport Request: If the characteristic is part of a transport request that is currently being processed, it may be locked to prevent changes during that time.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Lock Status: Use transaction code SM12 to check if the characteristic is locked by another user. If it is, you may need to wait for that user to finish their work or contact them to release the lock.
  Review Change Status: Ensure that the characteristic is not in a status that prevents changes. You may need to check the configuration settings or the status of the characteristic.
  Transport Request: If the characteristic is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport is completed or released. You may need to wait until the transport is finished.
  Authorization Check: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the characteristic. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like CT04 (to change characteristics) or CL02 (to change classes) to attempt to make the changes again after resolving the lock.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that address specific problems.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to classification and characteristics for more detailed information on how to manage them.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it seems to be a system-wide issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the lock and take appropriate action to resolve the error message C0880.