How To Fix CO705 - Changing Field Values of Invalid Fields using Object Characteristics

CO705 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 705

• Message text: Changing Field Values of Invalid Fields using Object Characteristics

What causes this issue?

Field values of fields are to be changed for which a change is not
permitted using object characteristics.

System Response

The changed field values are not copied.

How to fix this error?

Check the definition of object dependencies and the object
characteristics used in it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO705 - Changing Field Values of Invalid Fields using Object Characteristics ?

  The SAP error message CO705, "Changing Field Values of Invalid Fields using Object Characteristics," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with characteristics and object characteristics in the context of cost objects or production orders.
  
  Cause:
  The error CO705 is triggered when there is an attempt to change the values of characteristics that are not valid for the specific object or context. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Characteristic Assignment: The characteristics being modified may not be assigned to the object type you are working with.
  Incorrect Object Type: The object type (e.g., production order, cost center) may not support the characteristics you are trying to change.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the characteristics as valid for the object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change certain characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the