How To Fix ELA016 - &1 cannot be maintained for &2 line item

ELA016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ELA - Message class for loyalty program

• Message number: 016

• Message text: &1 cannot be maintained for &2 line item

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ELA016 - Details

• The SAP error message ELA016 typically indicates that a specific field or characteristic cannot be maintained for a particular line item in a document or transaction. This error often arises in the context of asset accounting or related modules where certain attributes or settings are not applicable to the line item in question.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Settings: The line item may have settings or characteristics that are incompatible with the field you are trying to maintain.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on what can be maintained or changed.
  Field Status Group: The field you are trying to maintain may be controlled by a field status group that does not allow changes for that line item.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to that particular line item.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the maintenance of the field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Status: Review