How To Fix ED006 - Changes prohibited by user &

ED006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Changes prohibited by user &

What causes this issue?

The editor lock is set in the program attributes.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

It can only be cancelled again by the user who set it.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ED006 - Details

• The SAP error message ED006 ("Changes prohibited by user") typically occurs when a user attempts to make changes to a document or data that they do not have the necessary permissions for. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to edit a document, change a configuration, or modify data in a transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to make changes to the specific object or document.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that prohibits changes (e.g., it may be locked, completed, or in a closed state).
  User Roles: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the action they are trying to perform.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict changes based on user profiles or document types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions