How To Fix /EACC/MSG_LI_RUNTIME008 - Internal error: You are trying to change protected field

/EACC/MSG_LI_RUNTIME008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACC/MSG_LI_RUNTIME -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Internal error: You are trying to change protected field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /EACC/MSG_LI_RUNTIME008 - Internal error: You are trying to change protected field ?

  The SAP error message /EACC/MSG_LI_RUNTIME008 Internal error: You are trying to change protected field typically occurs in the context of the SAP EACC (Enterprise Application Control Center) or similar applications where certain fields are protected from being modified under specific conditions. This error indicates that an attempt was made to change a field that is not allowed to be changed due to its protected status.
  Causes:
  
  Field Protection: The field you are trying to modify is set as "protected" in the system configuration. This means that the field is not intended to be changed after a certain point in the process.
  Business Logic: The business logic implemented in the application may restrict changes to certain fields based on the status of the document or transaction.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to modify the field, even if it is not protected by the application logic.
  Data Integrity Rules: The system may