How To Fix 6G083 - Entry cannot be modified in current system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6G - Messages for System Administration Assistant

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Entry cannot be modified in current system

What causes this issue?

<SE>You want to modify one or several tasks in the System
Administration Assistant (change, delete, </><SE>copy, or move). </>

System Response

The change cannot be made in the current system, since the relevant
tasks do not belong to the tasks in this system. These tasks belong to
software components that are not available in the current system.
<SE><ZH><AB>Example</></></>
You want to delete tasks belonging to an add-on ID. These are tasks for
an add-on ID, that is not active in the current system.
Note that, the current error message refers to the target area of the
operation, which means, you are copying to the place where the selected
area is supposed to go.
You cannot modify SAP-defined tasks in customer systems. You can only
copy SAP tasks to customer systems.

How to fix this error?

Check which task area the task you want to change belongs to. The task
area is highlighted as a title at the beginning of the relevant tasks
(for example, Basis).
Change the relevant tasks in the original system.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6G083 - Entry cannot be modified in current system ?

  The SAP error message 6G083: "Entry cannot be modified in current system" typically occurs when you attempt to modify a record that is locked or not allowed to be changed in the current system context. This can happen for various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Data Locking: The record you are trying to modify may be locked by another user or process. SAP uses locking mechanisms to prevent data inconsistencies.
  System Status: The system may be in a status that does not allow modifications, such as being in a closed period or a specific phase of a process (e.g., a financial period that is closed).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the entry.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may restrict modifications to specific entries based on business rules.
  Transport Requests: If the entry is part of a transport request that is not yet released, it may be locked for changes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the record. If another user has locked the record, you may need to wait until they release it or contact them.
  Review System Status: Ensure that the system is in a state that allows modifications. For example, check if the financial period is open or if the document is in a status that allows changes.
  Authorization Check: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to modify the entry. You may need to contact your SAP security team to ensure you have the right permissions.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to understand if there are any specific settings that prevent modifications to the entry.
  Transport Request: If the entry is part of a transport request, ensure that the request is released and that the changes are in the correct environment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM12 (for locks), SE09/SE10 (for transport requests), and SU53 (to check authorization issues).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with, as the context of the error may vary based on the module (e.g., MM, SD, FI).
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.