How To Fix MK103 - Trying to change: & &

MK103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MK - Mass Handling in the Material Master

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Trying to change: & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MK103 - Trying to change: & & ?

  The SAP error message MK103 typically indicates that there is an issue with changing a material master record, specifically related to the purchasing data. The message usually states something like "Trying to change: & &," where the placeholders represent the material number and the plant.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the material master data for the specified material and plant.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked for changes due to its status (e.g., it could be marked as "blocked" or "inactive").
  Data Locking: The material master record might be locked by another user or process, preventing changes.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict changes to certain fields or data types.
  Incomplete Data: Required fields may not be filled out correctly, or there may be inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MK103 error, you