How To Fix EFH011 - Field &1 will not be changed directly; it might be changed by inheritance


EFH011 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: EFH - Equipment Functional Location Heal

  • Message number: 011

  • Message text: Field &1 will not be changed directly; it might be changed by inheritance

  • Show details Hide details
  • What causes this issue?

    This field will not be changed because its data origin is set to
    <LS>Superior Location</> or <LS>Reference Location</>. However, the
    field may be changed due to inheritance if the superior object has been
    selected for mass changes.

    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?

    If you want to change the data origin of the field to<LS> Maintained
    Individually</>, open the functional location master data screen and
    change the value of the field directly by choosing <LS>Edit </>->
    <LS>Data origin list</>.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


EFH011 - Details

  • The SAP error message EFH011 indicates that a field (denoted as &1) cannot be changed directly because it is subject to inheritance. This typically occurs in the context of object-oriented programming in ABAP, particularly when dealing with classes and their attributes.
    
    Cause: The error arises when you attempt to modify a field that is inherited from a superclass or a base class. Inheritance in object-oriented programming means that a subclass inherits properties and methods from a superclass. In SAP ABAP, certain fields are designed to be read-only in subclasses to maintain the integrity of the inherited data.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you should consider the following approaches: Check Inheritance Structure: Review the class hierarchy to understand which class the field is inherited from. You can do this by checking the class definition in the ABAP Workbench (transaction SE80 or SE24). Use Setter Methods: If the field is intended to be modified, check if there are

    Already have an account? Login here!




Instant HelpGet instant SAP help. Sign up for our Free Essentials Plan.


EFH011 - Related SAP Errors

Click on this link to search all SAP messages.


Rating
The AI Support Assistant is great. It provides comprehensive assistance even on the most difficult issues. I highly recommend this service.
Rate 1
John Jordan
SAP Consultant & Author