How To Fix P0187 - The field to be changed is in group &

P0187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P0 - Messages for Transactions PE01, PE02 and PE03

• Message number: 187

• Message text: The field to be changed is in group &

What causes this issue?

Status message: The specified group in which the field has been created
still in the memory. The destination in the form entered using the
cursor is not in this group.

How to fix this error?

Please check the cursor position in the form.
If necessary, first click on the required line to create a field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P0187 - The field to be changed is in group & ?

  The SAP error message P0187, which states "The field to be changed is in group &," typically occurs when you are trying to modify a field that is part of a group of fields that are not allowed to be changed in the current context. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of data entry or maintenance in transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Grouping: The field you are trying to change is part of a group that has restrictions on editing. This is often defined in the configuration of the SAP system.
  Status of the Document: The document or record you are trying to modify may be in a status that does not allow changes to certain fields.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the field in question.
  Business Logic: Certain business rules may prevent changes to specific fields based on the current state of the transaction