How To Fix F4786 - First determine the new values for the mass change

F4786 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 786

• Message text: First determine the new values for the mass change

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

You must select the master records to be changed and then press the
<LS>New values</> function key before you can enter the new values.
The fields which are shown as changeable only represent a percentage of
the total number of changeable fields. You cannot expand the number of
fields shown as changeable via Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

F4786 - Details

• The SAP error message F4786, "First determine the new values for the mass change," typically occurs in the context of mass changes in financial documents or master data. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify or determine the new values for the fields you are trying to change before proceeding with the mass change operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing New Values: The error arises when you attempt to execute a mass change without having defined the new values for the fields that need to be updated.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the mass change settings that prevents the system from recognizing the new values.
  Data Inconsistency: The data you are trying to change may not be consistent or valid, leading to the system requiring you to specify new values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Determine New Values: Before executing the mass change, ensure that you have clearly defined the new values for all relevant fields.