How To Fix CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE027 - This &1 Change is not possible, as the new &1 is more restrictive

CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE - Message class for Draft persistency in Customer and Supplier

• Message number: 027

• Message text: This &1 Change is not possible, as the new &1 is more restrictive

What causes this issue?

This replacement is not possible because the new account group is more
restrictive than the previous one.

System Response

Check the Account Group level field control customization for the list
of fields getting hidden with this change.

How to fix this error?

To allow this Account Group change, field control customization need to
be adjusted accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

Customization path for Customer: SAP Customizing Implementation Guide ->
Financial Accounting (New) -> Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
-> Customer Accounts -> Master Data -> Preparations for Creating
Customer Master Data -> Define Account Groups with Screen Layout
(Customers)
Customization path for Vendor: SAP Customizing Implementation Guide ->
Financial Accounting (New) -> Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
-> Vendor Accounts -> Master Data -> Preparations for Creating Customer
Master Data -> Define Account Groups with Screen Layout (Vendors)

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE027 - Details

• The SAP error message CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE027 indicates that a change you are trying to make to a business partner (BP) is not possible because the new value you are trying to set is more restrictive than the current value. This typically occurs in the context of business partner data management, where certain attributes or settings have specific rules regarding how they can be modified.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to change a field in a business partner record to a value that imposes stricter conditions than what is currently defined. For example, if you are trying to change a business partner's role or status to one that has more limitations or restrictions than the existing one, SAP will prevent this change to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Current and New Values: Check the current value of the field you are trying to change and