How To Fix OH081 - Non-permitted change to a variable (&)

OH081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OH - Messages Group Maintenance

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Non-permitted change to a variable (&)

What causes this issue?

You want to add objects to a <DS:DE.GLOBAL>variable</>. This is not
permitted.

System Response

The system does not perform this function.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

OH081 - Details

• The SAP error message OH081 "Non-permitted change to a variable (&)" typically occurs in the context of SAP's variant configuration or when dealing with characteristics and dependencies in the configuration of products. This error indicates that there is an attempt to change a characteristic or variable that is not allowed due to the current configuration settings or rules defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Change Attempt: The error usually arises when a user tries to change a characteristic value that is not permitted based on the configuration settings or dependencies defined in the system.
  Dependencies and Constraints: There may be dependencies (like constraints or rules) that restrict changes to certain characteristics once they have been set.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the product may not allow for the change due to the way the characteristics are interlinked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Dependencies: Check the dependencies and constraints associated with the characteristics in question. Ensure that the change you