How To Fix BWSD097 - Configuration &1 with mode &2 cannot be edited in this system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BWSD - Messages for Scenario Transfer

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Configuration &1 with mode &2 cannot be edited in this system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BWSD097 - Configuration &1 with mode &2 cannot be edited in this system ?

  The SAP error message BWSD097 indicates that a specific configuration (denoted by &1) with a certain mode (denoted by &2) cannot be edited in the current system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects, where certain configurations or settings are locked or restricted based on the system's configuration or user permissions.
  Causes:
  
  System Restrictions: The configuration might be locked in the current system due to transport settings or because it is in a production environment where changes are restricted.
  User Permissions: The user attempting to edit the configuration may not have the necessary authorizations or roles assigned to make changes.
  Configuration Mode: The mode specified (e.g., "Display" or "Change") may not be supported for the current configuration in the system.
  Transport Layer: The configuration might be part of a transport request that is not yet released or is in a different system (e.g., development vs. production).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions to edit the configuration. This can be done by checking the user roles in transaction SU01 or SU53 for authorization issues.
  Review Configuration Mode: Verify if the mode specified is correct and if the configuration can be edited in the current mode. If it is set to "Display," you may need to switch to "Change" mode if allowed.
  Transport Request: If the configuration is part of a transport request, check the status of that request. If it is not released, you may need to release it or wait until it is available for editing.
  System Environment: If you are in a production environment, consider making changes in a development or quality assurance system first, and then transport them to production.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific configuration and error message for additional insights or specific instructions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance) to navigate to the relevant configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message BWSD097.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP Basis team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.