How To Fix 5W017 - Element &1 referenced object type &2, which cannot be edited.

5W017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Element &1 referenced object type &2, which cannot be edited.

What causes this issue?

Element &V1& of the Workflow container referenced an object of type
&v2&. This type of object cannot be edited in this customer/standard
task.

How to fix this error?

Please check the definition of element &v1& in the Workflow container.
If necessary, you can delete the event and create it again with another
object type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W017 - Element &1 referenced object type &2, which cannot be edited. ?

  The SAP error message 5W017 indicates that you are trying to edit an element that is not editable due to its current status or configuration. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's data management or configuration settings, particularly in areas like project management, master data, or configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Element &1 referenced object type &2, which cannot be edited" usually arises from one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Status Restrictions: The object you are trying to edit may be in a status that does not allow modifications. For example, it could be locked, completed, or in a state that prohibits changes.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to edit the specified object. This can happen if the user role does not include edit rights for that particular object type.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may prevent editing of specific elements. This could be due