How To Fix FC249 - Field & cannot be changed

FC249 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Field & cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

Various errors from tables BKPF, BSEC, BSED and BSEG may not be
changed. The field you have entered may also not be changed.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

The names of the fields which cannot be changed in the above-mentioned
tables are listed in the definition of table BSEGV.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC249 - Field & cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message FC249 ("Field & cannot be changed") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or document processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that a specific field in a financial document or transaction is locked or restricted from being modified due to certain conditions or settings in the system.
  Causes of FC249 Error
  
  
  Field Status Group Settings: The field in question may be part of a field status group that is set to "Display" or "Hide" for the current transaction or document type, preventing changes.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on modifying specific fields after the document has been posted or saved.
  
  
  Posting Period: If the posting period is closed, certain fields may be locked to prevent changes to historical data.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the field in question.
  
  
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that