How To Fix FAR_API_PA_MSG027 - Update for key field &1 is not allowed.

FAR_API_PA_MSG027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAR_API_PA_MSG -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Update for key field &1 is not allowed.

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FAR_API_PA_MSG027 - Details

• The SAP error message FAR_API_PA_MSG027, which states "Update for key field &1 is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of the Fixed Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there is an attempt to update a key field in a record that is not permitted. Key fields are critical identifiers in the database, and changes to them are often restricted to maintain data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Key Field Modification: The error usually arises when there is an attempt to modify a key field (like asset number, company code, etc.) in a record that is not allowed to be changed after it has been created.
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP has built-in rules to prevent changes to certain fields that could compromise the integrity of the data.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being executed may not allow updates to key fields.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the update.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Update