How To Fix CM_SUB_API002 - Passed-on value assignment data cannot be edited

CM_SUB_API002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB_API - API Substance

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Passed-on value assignment data cannot be edited

What causes this issue?

Value assignment data that was passed on by a source specification
cannot be processed in the target specification.

How to fix this error?

Change to the corresponding source specification to process the data.

Procedure for System Administrators

In the inheritance template, you can use the following indicators to
control whether temporary or permanent overwriting of the data in the
target specification is permitted and whether the inheritance
relationship can be deactivated and activated:
<LS><DS:DE.ESEFLG_DST_CHNG>Changes to target specifications</></>
<LS><DS:DE.ESEFLG_INH_EXCL>Exclusion from inher.</></>
<LS><DS:DE.ESEFLG_INH_DISBL>Deact. inheritance relationship</></>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CM_SUB_API002 - Details

• The SAP error message CM_SUB_API002 ("Passed-on value assignment data cannot be edited") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with value assignments in cost objects or when trying to modify certain data that is not editable due to the system's constraints.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Locking: The data you are trying to edit may be locked by another process or user. This can happen if the data is currently being processed or if it is in a state that does not allow changes.
  Status of the Object: The object you are trying to modify may be in a status that prohibits changes. For example, if the cost object is already settled or closed, it may not allow further modifications.
  Incorrect Transaction: You might be using a transaction that does not allow editing of passed-on value assignment data.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations can also lead to this error, as the