How To Fix MDGBP066 - You may only change validity dates

MDGBP066 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDGBP - Master Data Governance: Business Partner specific messages

• Message number: 066

• Message text: You may only change validity dates

What causes this issue?

When you are carrying out relationship maintenance not in dialog mode,
you should change other data besides validity data.
If you use the classical Business Data Toolset (BDT), only changes to
validity data are permitted.

System Response

The change is not made.

How to fix this error?

Contact SAP. The program might need adjusting to incorporate the BDT in
the subscreen.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDGBP066 - You may only change validity dates ?

  The SAP error message MDGBP066, which states "You may only change validity dates," typically occurs in the context of managing master data, particularly in the area of material management or planning. This error indicates that the system is restricting changes to certain fields in a record, allowing only the modification of validity dates.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Restrictions: The error arises because the system is configured to restrict changes to specific fields in a master data record (like a material master or info record) after it has been created or saved. This is often a part of the data integrity and consistency checks within SAP.
  Status of the Record: The record may be in a status that does not allow changes to certain fields. For example, if the record is locked or if it is in a status that indicates it is being processed or has been finalized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the