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

BWSD097 - Overview

• 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).
  
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