How To Fix EEDMSET174 - You cannot change the header data

EEDMSET174 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEDMSET - Messages for Settlement

• Message number: 174

• Message text: You cannot change the header data

What causes this issue?

You can only change the header data of settlement document &V1& if you
have not yet started a settlement run.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEDMSET174 - You cannot change the header data ?

  The SAP error message EEDMSET174, which states "You cannot change the header data," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify the header information of a document or record that is in a status that does not allow changes. This can happen in various SAP modules, such as Materials Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), or others, depending on the context of the operation.
  Causes:
  
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that prohibits changes, such as being completed, posted, or locked for editing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the header data.
  System Settings: Certain system configurations or settings may restrict changes to header data after a specific point in the process.
  Document Type Restrictions: Some document types may have specific rules that prevent changes to header data once certain actions have been taken.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document. If it