How To Fix FPRL052 - You cannot change field & manually

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPRL - Payment Release List Messages

• Message number: 052

• Message text: You cannot change field & manually

What causes this issue?

You want to edit a document field at an <DS:DE.FPRL_LEVEL>approval level
</> for which changes are not allowed.

System Response

The change is not accepted.

How to fix this error?

<DS:TX.FPRL_REFUSE_EXECUTE>Refuse</> the item.
The item moves to the tab of unassigned items, the status of the items
changes to <LS>Refused</>, and the approval level is reset to the
initial value.
You can now edit the document field.

Procedure for System Administrators

You can define the fields that
<DS:GLOS.457FED35EC7F5A3EE10000000A1553ED>approvers</> can change at d
ifferent approval levels by disabling document fields in the IMG
activity <DS:SIMG.FPRLV_DOC_DI_DC>Disable Document Changes for Approval
Level</>.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPRL052 - You cannot change field & manually ?

  The SAP error message FPRL052, which states "You cannot change field & manually," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or related modules where certain fields are protected from manual changes due to system settings or business rules.
  Cause:
  
  Field Protection: The field you are trying to change is set as non-editable in the system configuration. This is often the case for fields that are derived from other data or are calculated automatically.
  Document Status: The document you are trying to edit may be in a status that does not allow changes. For example, if the document is already posted or has been processed in a way that locks certain fields.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the specific field.
  Business Rules: Certain business rules or validations may prevent changes to specific fields to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the field in question. This may involve checking the field's properties in the relevant transaction or customizing settings.
  Document Status: Ensure that the document is in a status that allows for changes. If it is posted, you may need to reverse or unpost the document before making changes.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the field. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or business process guidelines that may explain why the field is locked for manual changes.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like FB01 (Post Document), FB02 (Change Document), or others related to financial postings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Custom Development: If your organization has custom developments, ensure that there are no custom validations or logic that could be causing this restriction.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FPRL052 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.