How To Fix E2329 - You may not make changes within the area of expanded fields

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 329

• Message text: You may not make changes within the area of expanded fields

What causes this issue?

You tried to make a change in the area containing included fields (for
example, deleting or inserting a field). This is not allowed.

System Response

You cannot make the change.

How to fix this error?

If you want to change the included table, you must do this in table
maintenance. All changes that you make there are automatically made in
all views containing the table.
You can also changne the field list of included fields by listing the
field before or after the included fields. You can then set the
position of the field or its name in the view yourself. You can also
delete a field by entering the table and field names, and a minus sign
(-) as the view field name.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2329 - You may not make changes within the area of expanded fields ?

  The SAP error message E2329, "You may not make changes within the area of expanded fields," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify fields in a section of a screen or a data entry area that is designated as read-only or is not intended for user input. This can happen in various SAP transactions, especially when dealing with forms or screens that have been customized or have specific field attributes set.
  Cause:
  
  Field Attributes: The fields in question may be set as "display only" or "protected" in the screen layout or field attributes.
  Screen Customization: The screen may have been customized in such a way that certain fields are not editable based on the business logic or configuration.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes in that area of the screen.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being used may not allow changes to certain fields based on its design or purpose.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Attributes: Review the field attributes in the screen layout. If you have access, you can check the screen definition in the ABAP Workbench (transaction SE80) to see if the fields are set to "display only."
  Review Customizations: If the screen has been customized, consult with the SAP development team or the person responsible for the customization to understand why the fields are not editable.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to edit the fields. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user's role assignments.
  Use Correct Transaction: Make sure you are using the correct transaction for the task you are trying to perform. If the transaction is not meant for editing certain fields, consider using a different transaction that allows for the required changes.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific transaction or module you are working with to understand the intended use and limitations of the fields.
  Training: If this error occurs frequently, consider additional training for users on how to properly use the transaction and understand field restrictions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.