How To Fix PLM_FMEA_APPL500 - Action &1: Field &2 cannot be changed (requested change from &3 to &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_FMEA_APPL - FMEA - Message

• Message number: 500

• Message text: Action &1: Field &2 cannot be changed (requested change from &3 to &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_FMEA_APPL500 - Action &1: Field &2 cannot be changed (requested change from &3 to &4) ?

  The SAP error message PLM_FMEA_APPL500 typically occurs in the context of the FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) application within SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management). This error indicates that a specific field in the FMEA document cannot be changed due to certain constraints or rules defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Action &1: Field &2 cannot be changed (requested change from &3 to &4)" generally arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Field Locking: The field you are trying to change may be locked due to the current status of the FMEA document. For example, if the document is in a status that does not allow changes (like "Released" or "Approved"), you will encounter this error.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the specified field.
  
  
  Data Consistency Rules: There may be data consistency rules in place that prevent changes to certain fields based on