How To Fix MC721 - View field &-& (view type does not permit data elements to be changed)

MC721 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MC - Aggregate: views, matchcodes, lock objects

• Message number: 721

• Message text: View field &-& (view type does not permit data elements to be changed)

What causes this issue?

The data element for a view field was changed. The type of the view,
however, does not permit this change.

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?

Cancel the modification of the data element.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MC721 - Details

• The SAP error message MC721 ("View field &-& (view type does not permit data elements to be changed)") typically occurs when you attempt to modify a field in a view that is not designed to allow changes to its data elements. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with database views or when trying to modify fields in a specific view type that is read-only.
  
  Cause:
  
  View Type Restrictions: The view you are trying to modify is of a type that does not allow changes to its data elements. For example, certain views are designed for display purposes only and do not permit updates.
  Field Properties: The field you are trying to change may have properties that restrict modifications, such as being a calculated field or a field derived from a join that does not allow updates.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to