How To Fix JO021 - Profile & cannot be changed

JO021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JO - Project Information System: All Overviews

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Profile & cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

Changes to the profile can only be made in Customizing.
You cannot make changes using the menu option "Edit".

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_NOFUNKTION' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_VORGEHEN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX
If you want to enable all users to be able to save changes to the
profiles from the structure/dates information system, you must remove
the <PF>no changes</> indicator in Customizing for profile
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JO021 - Profile & cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message JO021, which states "Profile & cannot be changed," typically occurs when there is an attempt to modify a user profile that is either locked, not allowed to be changed, or is currently in use. This error is often encountered in the context of user administration and authorization management.
  Causes:
  
  Profile Locking: The profile you are trying to change may be locked for editing. This can happen if the profile is currently being used by another user or process.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to make the change may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the profile.
  Profile Type: Some profiles are predefined or system profiles that cannot be altered by users.
  Technical Restrictions: There may be technical restrictions in place that prevent changes to certain profiles.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Profile Status: Verify if the profile is locked. You can do this by checking the profile in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG