How To Fix EN116 - You cannot change the contents of field &1

EN116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EN - IS-U installation/installation structure

• Message number: 116

• Message text: You cannot change the contents of field &1

What causes this issue?

You cannot change field &V1& for period &V4& for device &V2& and
register &V3& because a product link exists.

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?

You have the following options if you want to change this field:
Change the contents of this field in CRM.
Delete the product link.

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 EN116 - You cannot change the contents of field &1 ?

  The SAP error message EN116 ("You cannot change the contents of field &1") typically occurs when you attempt to modify a field in a transaction or program where the field is either locked, read-only, or not allowed to be changed due to the current status of the document or data.
  Causes:
  
  Field Status Group: The field may be part of a field status group that is set to "Display" or "Not Editable" for the current transaction or document type.
  Document Status: The document or record you are trying to modify may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., completed, posted, or locked).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the field.
  Custom Logic: There may be custom code (user exits, BAdIs, etc.) that restricts changes to certain fields based on specific conditions.
  Data Consistency: The system may prevent changes to maintain data integrity or consistency.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Field Status: Review