Can't change my Apple ID

I tried to change my apple ID and after I hit save changes, it goes back to my old ID. It won't let me change it! What can I do to change to my new email address?

A little context would be helpful. Where are you trying to change your Apple ID? Your phone? Your iPad? Your Windows PC? Your Mac? icloud.com?
In Settings? In setting up an email account? In iMessage setup? in FaceTime setup? in the iTunes store, either on a mobile device or on your computer in iTunes?
How are you going about it?

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