How To Fix CH144 - The industry cannot be changed

CH144 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CH - CAD/PP integration messages

• Message number: 144

• Message text: The industry cannot be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CH144 - The industry cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message CH144 ("The industry cannot be changed") typically occurs when you attempt to change the industry sector of a company code or a business partner that is already defined in the system. This restriction is in place because changing the industry sector can have significant implications for various configurations and processes within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Data: The industry sector is often tied to specific configurations, such as financial settings, reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance. Changing it could lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  Dependencies: The industry sector may be linked to other master data or configurations that are not compatible with the new industry sector.
  System Restrictions: SAP has built-in restrictions to prevent changes that could lead to data integrity issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Requirements: Before attempting to change the industry sector, review the business requirements to ensure that a change is necessary.
  Create a New Entity: If changing the industry sector is essential, consider