How To Fix LRM197 - Text for mandatory field &1 cannot be changed

LRM197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LRM - Customizing

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Text for mandatory field &1 cannot be changed

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LRM197 - Details

• The SAP error message LRM197, which states "Text for mandatory field &1 cannot be changed," typically occurs when you are trying to modify a mandatory field in a transaction or process where changes are not allowed. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the creation or modification of master data, transactional data, or configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mandatory Field Restrictions: The field in question is marked as mandatory in the system, and the system does not allow changes to it once it has been set.
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP enforces data integrity rules that prevent changes to certain fields to maintain consistency and accuracy in the data.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the field.
  Transaction State: The transaction may be in a state that does not allow changes to certain fields (e.g., a document that has already been posted).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Status: Review the field status settings in