How To Fix /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME172 - No change allowed on this client

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: No change allowed on this client

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME172 - No change allowed on this client ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_DESIGNTIME172 with the description "No change allowed on this client" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Gateway or OData services when you attempt to make changes in a client that is not allowed to perform such operations. This is often related to the system's configuration regarding the client settings.
  Cause:
  
  Client Settings: The client you are working in is set to a configuration that does not allow changes. This is common in production environments where changes are restricted to ensure system stability.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the specified client.
  Transport Layer: The system might be configured to restrict changes in certain clients to prevent unauthorized modifications.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Client Settings:
  
  Verify if the client is a production client (usually 000 or 001). If it is, you may need to perform changes in a development or quality assurance client instead.
  You can check the client settings in transaction SCC4. Ensure that the client is not set to "No Changes Allowed".
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Change Client:
  
  If you are in a production client, switch to a development client where changes are allowed. You can do this by logging into a different client.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you need to make changes in a production environment, consider creating a transport request in a development client and then transporting the changes to the production client.
  
  
  
  Consult Basis Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the client settings or need to make changes in a restricted client, consult your SAP Basis team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCC4: To check and modify client settings.
  SU53: To analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on client management and OData service configuration for best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and understand the restrictions in place for the client you are working with.