How To Fix /ISDFPS/FORCE251 - Error when changing authorized material (&1, &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/FORCE -

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Error when changing authorized material (&1, &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/FORCE251 - Error when changing authorized material (&1, &2) ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/FORCE251 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP S/4HANA environments when there is an attempt to change an authorized material. This error indicates that the system has detected an issue with the authorization settings for the material in question.
  
  Cause:
  The error message /ISDFPS/FORCE251 is generally triggered by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to change the specified material. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  
  
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that does not allow changes. For example, it could be locked for changes due to ongoing processes or workflows.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict changes to certain materials based on business rules.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the /ISDFPS/FORCE251 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the