How To Fix SDME_MDB325 - Maintainable fields are not allowed in header area

SDME_MDB325 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDME_MDB - DME: Maintenance Dialog Builder

• Message number: 325

• Message text: Maintainable fields are not allowed in header area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDME_MDB325 - Maintainable fields are not allowed in header area ?

  The SAP error message SDME_MDB325: Maintainable fields are not allowed in header area typically occurs in the context of SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) when there is an attempt to maintain certain fields in the header area of a document (like a sales order or delivery) that are not permitted to be changed at that level.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Restrictions: Certain fields in the header area of a document are designed to be non-editable or restricted from being changed once the document is created. This is often due to business rules or system configurations that prevent changes to critical data that could affect the integrity of the document.
  
  Configuration Issues: The error may also arise from incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system that define which fields are maintainable at the header level.
  User Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to change specific fields, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Settings: Review