How To Fix EU522 - Changes to & are forbidden by &

EU522 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EU - Development Environment

• Message number: 522

• Message text: Changes to & are forbidden by &

What causes this issue?

You attempted to change ABAP/4 source code, but the author or last user
has locked this against further changes by setting the editor lock.

System Response

You are not allowed to change the ABAP/4 source code, but can view it
in display mode.

How to fix this error?

You can change the ABAP/4 code only when the user who set the editor
lock has canceled it.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EU522 - Changes to & are forbidden by & ?

  The SAP error message EU522, which states "Changes to & are forbidden by &," typically occurs when there are restrictions on modifying certain data objects or records in the SAP system. This error is often related to authorization issues or system settings that prevent changes to specific entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to the specified object or record.
  System Settings: Certain configurations in the system may restrict changes to specific data, such as when a record is locked or when it is in a particular status that does not allow modifications.
  Data Integrity Rules: The system may enforce data integrity rules that prevent changes to certain fields or records once they have been set or approved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to make changes to the object in question. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and