How To Fix CX253 - You cannot use change number & to overwrite characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 253

• Message text: You cannot use change number & to overwrite characteristics

What causes this issue?

You have entered a change number which does not allow changes in
characteristic maintenance functions.

System Response

The system checks whether the change number you enter allows changes in
characteristic maintenance functions. If it does not, you cannot change
the characteristic using the <LS>Overwrite</> function.

How to fix this error?

If you want to change characteristics with the <LS>Overwrite</>
function, the object type <ZH>Characteristics</> must be selected in
the <DS:GLOS.change_master_record>change master record</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX253 - You cannot use change number & to overwrite characteristics ?

  The SAP error message CX253, which states "You cannot use change number & to overwrite characteristics," typically occurs in the context of working with characteristics in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with change management and version control in materials or production processes.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you attempt to modify characteristics of a material or a document that is associated with a specific change number, but the system does not allow overwriting those characteristics due to the following reasons:
  
  Change Number Status: The change number you are trying to use may not be in a status that allows changes. For example, it might be in a "completed" or "closed" status.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the characteristics associated with the specified change number.
  Locking Mechanism: The characteristics might be locked by another user or process, preventing any modifications.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may