How To Fix KV053 - Material master records not changed

KV053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KV - Variance Analysis for Cost Centers and Cost Objects

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Material master records not changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV053 - Material master records not changed ?

  The SAP error message KV053 ("Material master records not changed") typically occurs when you attempt to change a material master record, but the system determines that no actual changes have been made to the data. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  
  No Changes Made: The most straightforward reason is that the fields you are trying to change have not been modified. If the data you are entering is the same as what is already in the system, SAP will not register any changes.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to certain fields in the material master.
  
  
  Field Status Settings: Certain fields may be set to "display only" in the configuration, preventing any changes from being saved.
  
  
  Data Locking: If the material is currently being edited by another user or process, it may be locked, preventing changes from being saved.
  
  
  Batch Input or Program Errors: If you are