How To Fix FTVV_MESSAGES853 - The values displayed cannot be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTVV_MESSAGES - Reporting Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 853

• Message text: The values displayed cannot be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES853 - The values displayed cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES853, which states "The values displayed cannot be changed," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or configuration settings where certain fields are set to be non-editable. This can happen in various modules, including Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  Causes:
  
  Field Status Group Settings: The field may be part of a field status group that is configured to be display-only for certain user roles or transaction types.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions that prevent changes to specific fields after the document has been posted.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to perform may not allow changes to certain fields once the transaction has been initiated or saved.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the values in the specified fields.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent changes to certain fields based on business rules or settings in the configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Field Status Group: Review the field status group settings in the configuration (transaction code OBC4) to see if the field is set to display-only for the relevant transaction.
  Review Document Type Settings: Check the settings for the document type you are working with (transaction code OBA7) to see if there are restrictions on editing certain fields.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the fields in question. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Use a Different Transaction: If the current transaction does not allow changes, consider using a different transaction that permits editing of the required fields.
  Consult with Configuration Team: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to understand if there are any specific business rules or configurations that are causing the fields to be non-editable.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand the behavior of the fields in question.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to engage with SAP support for further assistance.