How To Fix C1160 - Date for changes to characteristic & cannot be changed

C1160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Date for changes to characteristic & cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

You want to change the valid-from date of the change master record.
This is not possible, because characteristic &v1& means that &V2& is no
longer consistent.
This is because characteristic &v1& has already been changed with a
change number on the new valid-from date (&V1&).

System Response

The system produces a message log with a list of the change objects
that prevent a date shift.

How to fix this error?

Please move the valid-from date of the change number to a different
date.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1160 - Date for changes to characteristic & cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message C1160, which states "Date for changes to characteristic & cannot be changed," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system when you attempt to modify a characteristic that has a defined change date. This error is often related to the management of characteristics in the classification system, particularly when dealing with the validity periods of characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  
  Change Date Defined: The characteristic you are trying to change has a specific change date set, which prevents modifications to its attributes or values.
  Validity Period: The characteristic may be part of a classification that has a defined validity period, and changes cannot be made outside of this period.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the characteristic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Change Date: Review the change date associated with the characteristic. If you need to make changes, you may need to adjust the change date or create