How To Fix FCOM_MASTERDATA051 - Field change &1 is not possible; transaction data already exists

FCOM_MASTERDATA051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_MASTERDATA - Message class CO Master Data renovation

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Field change &1 is not possible; transaction data already exists

What causes this issue?

As
<DS:GLOS.3526B2FCAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>transaction data</> already
exists, it is not possible to change objects in this period.
To ensure the consistency of existing data, you can only change an
object if no transaction data such as plan data or actual data exists in
the change period.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_MASTERDATA051 - Field change &1 is not possible; transaction data already exists ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_MASTERDATA051 indicates that a field change in the master data is not possible because there is already existing transaction data associated with that master data. This is a common issue in SAP when trying to modify certain fields in master data records that are linked to transactional data.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the field you are trying to change in the master data is linked to existing transactions. In SAP, certain fields in master data are considered "key" fields, and changing them can affect the integrity of the transactional data. For example, if you are trying to change a customer or vendor's payment terms or account number, and there are already invoices or payments recorded against that customer or vendor, the system will prevent the change to maintain data consistency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Review Transaction Data: Check if