How To Fix VW516 - Field '&1'(&2-&3) cannot be maintained in general

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Field '&1'(&2-&3) cannot be maintained in general

What causes this issue?

You have tried to change a field that cannot be changed by a user.
There are several possible reasons for this:
It is a field defined by the system (for example, a client)
It is a field determined by the system (for example, shipment number,
overall status, settlement or calculation status)
The field contains administrative data determined by the system (for
example, date, time, user for creating/changing)

System Response

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW516 - Field '&1'(&2-&3) cannot be maintained in general ?

  The SAP error message VW516 indicates that a specific field (denoted by &1) cannot be maintained in the context of the transaction or operation you are trying to perform. The message typically includes additional information about the field and its context, represented by &2 and &3.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Field Configuration: The field may not be configured to be editable in the current context. This could be due to settings in the configuration of the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Material Management).
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to edit the field. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  Data Status: The data status of the document or record you are trying to edit may not allow changes. For example, if the document is already processed or in a status that prohibits changes.
  
  
  Field Dependencies: The field