How To Fix 5W174 - Caution: You are changing/deleting a generated rule

5W174 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Caution: You are changing/deleting a generated rule

What causes this issue?

The system generated this rule for a special purpose. If you change the
rule manually, it is possible that it no longer fulfils its original
purpose.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5W174 - Details

• The SAP error message 5W174, which states "Caution: You are changing/deleting a generated rule," typically occurs in the context of SAP's rule management, particularly when dealing with generated rules in the system. This message serves as a warning that the action you are about to take (changing or deleting a generated rule) may have implications for the system's functionality or data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Generated Rules: The error arises when you attempt to modify or delete a rule that has been automatically generated by the system. These rules are often tied to specific configurations or processes and may be critical for the system's operations.
  Dependencies: The generated rules may have dependencies on other configurations or processes, and altering them could lead to unexpected behavior or errors in the system.
  User Permissions: Sometimes, the error can also be related to user permissions, where the user does not have the necessary rights to make changes to generated