How To Fix UR060 - Characteristic (&2) (&1) cannot be changed

UR060 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UR -

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Characteristic (&2) (&1) cannot be changed

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UR060 - Details

• The SAP error message UR060 indicates that a characteristic in a classification system cannot be changed. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, where characteristics are used to define the properties of objects (like materials, equipment, etc.).
  
  Cause:
  The error message UR060 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  
  Characteristic Status: The characteristic may be locked for changes due to its status. For example, if the characteristic is being used in a classification that is currently active or has been used in a transaction, it may not be editable.
  
  
  Dependencies: If the characteristic is part of a dependency or is linked to other objects that are currently in use, changes may be restricted.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the characteristic.
  
  
  Data Consistency: The system may prevent changes to maintain data integrity, especially if the characteristic is linked to existing data records.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UR060