How To Fix EAML304 - Caution: You are about to change defaulted linear data of the object link

EAML304 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAML -

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Caution: You are about to change defaulted linear data of the object link

What causes this issue?

You are about to change linear data of the object link that was
defaulted from the technical object. Only change the defaulted linear
data if it is necessary to model the network.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EAML304 - Details

• The SAP error message EAML304, which states "Caution: You are about to change defaulted linear data of the object link," typically occurs in the context of Asset Management or similar modules where linear depreciation or other defaulted data is being modified. This message serves as a warning to users that they are about to change data that has been automatically populated by the system, which could have implications for the asset's financial reporting or depreciation calculations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Defaulted Data: The system has automatically populated certain fields with default values based on the asset's configuration or previous entries. Changing these values may lead to inconsistencies or unexpected results.
  User Action: A user is attempting to modify fields that are linked to default settings, which the system recognizes as potentially problematic.
  Configuration Settings: The system settings or configurations may allow for default values to be overridden, but doing so may not be advisable without understanding the