How To Fix /ISDFPS/WKC037 - Cells of chosen column are not allowed to be changed

/ISDFPS/WKC037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/WKC -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Cells of chosen column are not allowed to be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/WKC037 - Cells of chosen column are not allowed to be changed ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/WKC037 Cells of chosen column are not allowed to be changed typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP S/4HANA when users attempt to modify data in a planning view or a specific column that is not editable due to certain restrictions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Column Configuration: The column you are trying to edit may be configured as read-only in the planning view settings. This can happen if the column is derived from a key figure or if it is a calculated field.
  Data Locking: The data might be locked for editing due to a process that is currently running, such as a planning run or data import.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to edit the specific column or data in the planning view.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area settings may restrict changes to certain columns based on the planning logic defined.
  
  
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