How To Fix FG516 - Control records not changed

FG516 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Control records not changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FG516 - Control records not changed ?

  The SAP error message FG516 ("Control records not changed") typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with control records for production orders or other related processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to change the control records for a particular production order or process due to certain conditions not being met.
  Causes:
  
  Status of the Order: The production order may be in a status that does not allow changes. For example, if the order is already completed or technically closed, the control records cannot be modified.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the control records.
  Locked Records: The control records might be locked by another user or process, preventing changes.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict changes to control records under certain conditions.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system