How To Fix PB129 - The inherited value was overwritten

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PB - PD: Message IDs Org. Management

• Message number: 129

• Message text: The inherited value was overwritten

What causes this issue?

The value displayed until now comes from inheritance and is not saved in
the P1008 record of this object. You have overwritten the inheritance
and saved a value for this object in the p1008 record.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Always use transaction PPOME for inheritance.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PB129 - The inherited value was overwritten ?

  The SAP error message PB129, which states "The inherited value was overwritten," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Partner (BP) or similar master data management scenarios. This error indicates that a value that was supposed to be inherited from a higher-level object (like a parent business partner) has been overwritten at a lower level (like a child business partner).
  Cause:
  
  Data Inheritance Rules: In SAP, certain fields or attributes are designed to inherit values from parent objects. If a child object has a value that is different from the inherited value, it can lead to this error.
  Manual Changes: If a user manually changes a value in a child object that is supposed to inherit from the parent, it can trigger this error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the business partner settings or the inheritance rules that govern how data is passed down from parent to child.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Inherited Values: Check the values in the parent business partner and ensure that the child business partner is set up to inherit these values correctly.
  Correct Overwritten Values: If the child business partner has a value that is different from the parent, you may need to either revert the child value to match the parent or adjust the parent value if appropriate.
  Adjust Configuration: If the inheritance rules are not set up correctly, you may need to adjust the configuration in the SAP system to ensure that values are inherited as intended.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing business partner data and inheritance rules.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to access and modify business partner data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to business partner data, as lack of permissions can also lead to errors.
  Testing: After making changes, test the business partner setup to ensure that the error does not recur.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide more in-depth assistance.