How To Fix L4129 - Inventory number & cannot be changed (new selection required)

L4129 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L4 - LVS inventory

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Inventory number & cannot be changed (new selection required)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L4129 - Inventory number & cannot be changed (new selection required) ?

  The SAP error message L4129, which states "Inventory number & cannot be changed (new selection required)," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and asset accounting. This error indicates that the system is unable to change the inventory number for a specific item because it is already assigned or locked in a particular context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Locked Inventory Number: The inventory number you are trying to change is currently locked or in use by another transaction or process.
  Incorrect Transaction Context: The transaction you are attempting to perform may not allow changes to the inventory number due to the current state of the item (e.g., it may be in a closed period or already posted).
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from allowing changes to the inventory number.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Current Status: Verify the current status of the inventory number. Ensure that it is not locked or in