How To Fix GEF_CUST_MSG036 - Field &1 cannot be checked as editable.

GEF_CUST_MSG036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GEF_CUST_MSG - Message class for GEF customizing

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Field &1 cannot be checked as editable.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GEF_CUST_MSG036 - Field &1 cannot be checked as editable. ?

  The SAP error message GEF_CUST_MSG036, which states "Field &1 cannot be checked as editable," typically occurs in the context of customizing or configuring certain fields in SAP applications. This error indicates that the system is unable to validate or check the specified field because it is marked as editable, but the system logic does not allow for such a check.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Configuration: The field in question may be configured in a way that it is not supposed to be validated or checked when it is editable.
  Custom Code: If there is custom code (e.g., user exits, BAdIs) that attempts to validate or check the field while it is in an editable state, it may lead to this error.
  Screen Attributes: The screen attributes for the field may not be set correctly, leading to inconsistencies in how the field is treated during runtime.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, authorization settings may prevent the system from checking the