How To Fix K0051 - Automatic field modification is not supported for table &

K0051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K0 - Error Messages for Central Controlling Routines

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Automatic field modification is not supported for table &

What causes this issue?

A field modification is made automatically for the settlement records
depending on the SAP System release.
At present this modification only affects settlement records for tables
COSSA, COSPA, and COSBA.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K0051 - Automatic field modification is not supported for table & ?

  The SAP error message K0051, which states "Automatic field modification is not supported for table &," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting or internal orders. This error indicates that there is an attempt to modify a field in a table that does not support automatic field modifications.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Field Modification Attempt: The error is triggered when there is an attempt to automatically modify a field in a database table that is not designed to allow such modifications. This can happen during certain transactions or when executing specific programs that try to update fields in a way that is not permitted by the system.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments (like user exits, BAdIs, or custom programs) that attempt to modify fields in a way that is not supported, this error can occur.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the CO module