How To Fix VW517 - Field '&1' (&2-&3) cannot be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Field '&1' (&2-&3) cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

This field cannot be changed for one of the following reasons:
The shipment status is so advanced that certain changes are no longer
allowed (for example, you cannot change the route once the MRP status
has been set).
You can only enter input in some fields once another field contains a
certain value (for example, it only makes sense to enter a pricing
procedure in the shipment header if the shipment contains costs).
Certain fields for the border crossing and load transfer points are not
ready for input at stage level (for example, distance).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW517 - Field '&1' (&2-&3) cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message VW517 indicates that a specific field in a document (like a sales order, delivery, or billing document) cannot be changed. The message typically appears when you attempt to modify a field that is either locked or not allowed to be changed due to the current status of the document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow changes. For example, if the document is already processed or completed, certain fields may be locked.
  Field Attributes: The field you are trying to change may be defined as non-editable in the configuration settings or due to the nature of the document.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to that particular field.
  Business Rules: There may be business rules or validations in place that prevent changes to certain fields after a specific point in the process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status