How To Fix /CFG/APPL_BCW_COMMON014 - Failed to modify &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/APPL_BCW_COMMON -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Failed to modify &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CFG/APPL_BCW_COMMON014 - Failed to modify &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/APPL_BCW_COMMON014 Failed to modify &1 &2 typically indicates that there was an issue when trying to modify a configuration object in the Business Configuration Workbench (BCW). The placeholders &1 and &2 usually represent the specific object type and name that you were trying to modify.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the specified object.
  Locking Issues: The object might be locked by another user or process, preventing modifications.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the modification from being applied.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or system configuration errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to modify the object. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check if the object is locked by another user. If it is, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or contact the user who has locked it.
  
  
  
  Review Data Consistency:
  
  Check the data related to the object you are trying to modify. Ensure that there are no inconsistencies or missing entries that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the failure.
  
  
  
  Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further investigation. They may need to check the system configuration or perform a deeper analysis of the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SM21: System Log
  SLG1: Application Log
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to the Business Configuration Workbench and the specific object you are trying to modify.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.