How To Fix CPWB170 - Only locked operations can be classified

CPWB170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPWB - General Workbench Messages

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Only locked operations can be classified

What causes this issue?

You want to change an operation, but have not yet locked it.

System Response

The system does not allow you to goto operation classification.

How to fix this error?

First lock the operation.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPWB170 - Only locked operations can be classified ?

  The SAP error message CPWB170 ("Only locked operations can be classified") typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when working with operations in a production order or a process order. This error indicates that the system is trying to classify an operation that is not currently locked, which is a requirement for the classification process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Operation Status: The operation you are trying to classify is not in a locked status. In SAP, operations must be locked to ensure that no changes are made while they are being classified.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to lock the operation or to perform the classification.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that affect how operations are locked and classified.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Lock the Operation: Ensure that the operation you are trying to classify is locked. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g.,