How To Fix FSH_MM_COMMON045 - You cannot edit PFM characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_MM_COMMON -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: You cannot edit PFM characteristics

What causes this issue?

The PFM rules are already maintained in transaction <AB>FSH_PFM</>. The
system does not allow you to edit the characteristics.

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?

Call transaction <AB>FSH_PFM</>.
Delete the PFM rules with the PFM characteristics that you want to
delete.
Edit the PFM characteristics in the Customizing activity <LS>Maintain
Preference Management Characteristics</> under <LS>Logistics General >
SAP Fashion Management > Preferential Management</>.

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 FSH_MM_COMMON045 - You cannot edit PFM characteristics ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MM_COMMON045 ("You cannot edit PFM characteristics") typically occurs in the context of managing product master data, particularly when dealing with characteristics related to Product Footprint Management (PFM) in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Status of the Product: The product or material may be in a status that does not allow editing of its characteristics. For example, if the product is marked as "released" or "approved," changes to certain characteristics may be restricted.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to edit the PFM characteristics. This can happen if the user role does not include permissions for editing product master data.
  
  
  Data Locking: The product data might be locked by another user or process, preventing any changes from being made until the lock is released.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict editing of PFM characteristics