How To Fix /SCWM/DS_CORE256 - Update failed; field &1 is not changeable

/SCWM/DS_CORE256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DS_CORE -

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Update failed; field &1 is not changeable

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/SCWM/DS_CORE256 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/DS_CORE256 Update failed; field &1 is not changeable typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that an attempt was made to update a field in a data structure that is not allowed to be changed at that point in the process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Restrictions: The field indicated by &1 is likely a key field or a field that is locked for updates due to the current status of the document or object being processed.
  Document Status: The document (e.g., a delivery, transfer order, etc.) may be in a status that does not permit changes to certain fields.
  Business Logic: There may be specific business rules or logic in place that restrict changes to certain fields after a particular point in the process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the document or object you are trying to update. Ensure that it is