How To Fix PLM_AUDIT046 - The table field &1-&2 cannot be used due to its category

PLM_AUDIT046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_AUDIT - PLM Audit Management: Audit Specific Messages

• Message number: 046

• Message text: The table field &1-&2 cannot be used due to its category

What causes this issue?

The table field &V1&-&V2& has a category that is not allowed (length
&V3&).

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?

Only use fields that can be formatted as CHAR40 fields.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_AUDIT046 - The table field &1-&2 cannot be used due to its category ?

  The SAP error message PLM_AUDIT046 indicates that a specific table field cannot be used due to its category. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) when there is an issue with the configuration or usage of fields in a table that are not compatible with the operation being performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Category Restrictions: The field in question may belong to a category that restricts its use in certain contexts. For example, it might be a field that is intended for display purposes only or is not meant to be modified.
  Data Model Constraints: The data model may impose constraints on how certain fields can be used, especially in relation to auditing or tracking changes.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the PLM settings or the specific table definition that leads to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Category: Review the category of the field specified in the error message.