How To Fix PG504 - Please do not maintain two fields at the same time

PG504 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 504

• Message text: Please do not maintain two fields at the same time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG504 - Please do not maintain two fields at the same time ?

  The SAP error message PG504, which states "Please do not maintain two fields at the same time," typically occurs in the context of maintaining data in a specific transaction or screen where certain fields are interdependent or mutually exclusive. This means that the system does not allow you to enter values in two fields simultaneously because it could lead to data inconsistencies or conflicts.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when a user attempts to fill in two fields that are designed to be filled in exclusively. For example, in a configuration or master data maintenance screen, you might have fields like "Start Date" and "End Date" that should not be filled out at the same time, or two different types of pricing conditions that cannot coexist.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Identify the Fields: Determine which two fields are causing the conflict. The error message may not specify the fields directly, so