How To Fix C1156 - No values can be updated

C1156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 156

• Message text: No values can be updated

What causes this issue?

You want to update the values of the overwritten characteristic in the
class to match the global characteristic.
The values of the characteristic in the class and the values of the
global characteristic are the same. For this reason, no values can be
updated.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1156 - No values can be updated ?

  The SAP error message C1156 "No values can be updated" typically occurs when you are trying to update a record in the system, but the system has determined that there are no valid values to update. This can happen in various contexts, such as during data entry, batch processing, or when executing certain transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The fields you are trying to update may not have any values or may be empty.
  Invalid Data: The values you are trying to input may not meet the validation criteria set in the system (e.g., incorrect format, out of range).
  Locked Records: The record you are trying to update may be locked by another user or process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to update the record.
  Business Logic: Certain business rules or logic may prevent the update from occurring (e.g., if a status is not allowed to be changed).
  Technical Issues: There may be