How To Fix MM_PUR_COMMON_API011 - Field "&1ö is read-only. You cannot change it.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_COMMON_API - Common messages for MM-PUR APIs

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Field "&1ö is read-only. You cannot change it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_COMMON_API011 - Field "&1ö is read-only. You cannot change it. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_COMMON_API011 indicates that you are trying to modify a field that is marked as read-only in the context of the operation you are performing. This typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when dealing with purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Properties: The field you are trying to change is defined as read-only in the system configuration or in the specific transaction you are using.
  Document Status: The document you are trying to modify may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., it may be already approved or completed).
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change certain fields in the document.
  Business Logic: Certain fields are intentionally designed to be non-editable after a certain point in the workflow to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Properties: Review the field properties in the relevant transaction or configuration settings to confirm