How To Fix WEBFI_MASTER251 - Change in field &1 is not allowed

WEBFI_MASTER251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WEBFI_MASTER - Web Financials: Business Partner Master Data

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Change in field &1 is not allowed

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WEBFI_MASTER251 - Details

• The SAP error message:
  WEBFI_MASTER251 Change in field &1 is not allowed
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX), specifically when working with master data in the Web Flexible Real Estate (WEBFI) component.
  
  Cause
  This error indicates that a user is trying to change a field in a master data record that is not allowed to be changed once the record has been created or released. The field referenced by &1 is a placeholder for the actual field name that the user attempted to modify.
  Common reasons include:
  
  The field is a key field or a field that controls the integrity of the master data.
  The master data record is in a status that prohibits changes to certain fields (e.g., released or locked status).
  The system or business logic enforces immutability on certain fields to maintain data consistency.
  The change is attempted via a UI or interface that does not allow modification of that