How To Fix MM_IM_ODATA_API_MDOC001 - Field &1 cannot be set for this operation on header level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_IM_ODATA_API_MDOC - Messages for Material Document OData API

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Field &1 cannot be set for this operation on header level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_IM_ODATA_API_MDOC001 - Field &1 cannot be set for this operation on header level ?

  The SAP error message MM_IM_ODATA_API_MDOC001 with the description "Field &1 cannot be set for this operation on header level" typically occurs in the context of using the OData API for Material Management (MM) when trying to perform an operation that involves setting a field at the header level that is not allowed for that specific operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Restrictions: The field you are trying to set at the header level may not be allowed for the operation you are performing. This could be due to business logic or constraints defined in the OData service.
  Operation Type: The operation you are attempting (e.g., Create, Update, Delete) may not support the modification of certain fields at the header level.
  Data Model: The data model defined in the OData service may have specific rules regarding which fields can be modified at the header level versus the item level.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Validity: Review the OData service documentation to confirm