How To Fix C1043 - Characteristic from reserved name range: change not allowed

C1043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Characteristic from reserved name range: change not allowed

What causes this issue?

You have entered a characteristic name that is in a reserved name
range. You cannot change characteristics in this name range, and you
cannot create new characteristics in this name range.

How to fix this error?

Enter a different characteristic name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1043 - Characteristic from reserved name range: change not allowed ?

  The SAP error message C1043 indicates that you are trying to change a characteristic that is part of a reserved name range, which is not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, where certain characteristics are predefined and cannot be modified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Reserved Name Range: The characteristic you are trying to change is part of a reserved name range defined by SAP. These reserved characteristics are typically used for standard functionalities and should not be altered.
  System Configuration: The system may have been configured to restrict changes to certain characteristics to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify if the characteristic you are trying to change is indeed a reserved one. You can do this by checking the characteristic in the classification system (transaction code CL02).
  Create a New Characteristic: If you need to modify the behavior or attributes of a characteristic, consider creating a new characteristic instead of