How To Fix CPWB163 - Some columns cannot be changed

CPWB163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPWB - General Workbench Messages

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Some columns cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

You want to make a mass change. However, some of the columns you have
selected are for information purposes only and are not affected by a a
mass change.

System Response

The columns mentioned remain unchanged.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CPWB163 - Details

• The SAP error message CPWB163, which states "Some columns cannot be changed," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Capacity Planning or Production Planning modules. This error indicates that there are certain columns in a planning table or a planning view that cannot be modified due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Data Locking: The data might be locked by another user or process, preventing changes.
  Field Attributes: Some fields may be set as read-only or may not be editable based on the configuration or the status of the planning object.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change certain fields.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or configurations may restrict changes to specific columns.
  Status of the Object: The object being edited may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., released, completed).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Locking: Ensure that no other users are currently editing the same data. You can use transaction codes like