How To Fix 1E820 - Role &1 cannot be changed in the mass run.

1E820 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 820

• Message text: Role &1 cannot be changed in the mass run.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E820 - Role &1 cannot be changed in the mass run. ?

  The SAP error message 1E820 indicates that a specific role (denoted as &1) cannot be changed during a mass run. This error typically occurs in the context of user administration, particularly when using transaction codes like SU10 (mass user maintenance) or PFCG (role maintenance).
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Role Locking: The role you are trying to change may be locked for editing. This can happen if another user is currently editing the role or if the role is in a transport request that is not yet released.
  
  
  Role Status: The role might be in a status that does not allow changes, such as being in a "Transport" status or marked as "inactive."
  
  
  Mass Change Restrictions: Certain roles may have restrictions that prevent them from being changed in a mass operation. This could be due to specific configurations or settings in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the mass change