How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES163 - Section &1 cannot be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Section &1 cannot be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES163 - Section &1 cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES163 with the description "Section &1 cannot be changed" typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that a specific section of a transportation document or configuration cannot be modified due to certain restrictions or conditions.
  Causes:
  
  
  Status Restrictions: The section you are trying to change may be in a status that does not allow modifications. For example, if the transportation order or shipment has already been confirmed or is in a completed state, certain fields may be locked for editing.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to that section. This can be due to role-based access controls in SAP.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in SAP TM may restrict changes to specific sections based on business rules or processes defined in the system.
  
  
  Data Integrity Constraints: The system may have integrity constraints that prevent changes to ensure data