How To Fix /STTPEC/MC_MD156 - You cannot save this material as the value of field &1 is different

/STTPEC/MC_MD156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STTPEC/MC_MD -

• Message number: 156

• Message text: You cannot save this material as the value of field &1 is different

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STTPEC/MC_MD156 - You cannot save this material as the value of field &1 is different ?

  The SAP error message /STTPEC/MC_MD156 indicates that you cannot save a material because the value of a specific field (denoted as &1) is different from what is expected or allowed in the system. This typically occurs during the creation or modification of material master records in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Field Value Mismatch: The value entered in the specified field does not match the expected value based on the configuration or existing data in the system.
  Data Consistency Rules: SAP has certain consistency checks in place to ensure that the data entered for materials adheres to predefined rules. If the value violates these rules, the system will prevent saving the record.
  Configuration Settings: The field in question may have specific settings in the material master configuration that restrict the values that can be entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Field: Check