How To Fix CLDR040 - Object &1: Field "&2" not changeable; change the status first

CLDR040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CLDR -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Object &1: Field "&2" not changeable; change the status first

What causes this issue?

You tried to change field &2 in marketing object &1.

System Response

The status of the marketing object does not allow you to change this
characteristic.

How to fix this error?

First change the status and then the corresponding characteristic.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CLDR040 - Object &1: Field "&2" not changeable; change the status first ?

  The SAP error message CLDR040 indicates that you are trying to change a field in an object that is not currently in a changeable status. This typically occurs in the context of change management or when working with configuration objects in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to modify a field of an object (like a configuration or master data object) that is locked or in a status that does not allow changes.
  The object might be in a "Released" or "Completed" status, which prevents any modifications until it is reverted to a status that allows changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to change the status of the object to allow modifications. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Object Status: 
  
  Identify the current status of the object you are trying to modify. You can usually do this in the relevant transaction or by checking the object details.
  
  
  
  Change the Status:
  
  If you