How To Fix RMXTTLS200 - You cannot change the query; query is write-protected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMXTTLS - TMS-TLS: Messages for Trial Interface and Tool Package

• Message number: 200

• Message text: You cannot change the query; query is write-protected

What causes this issue?

You did not create this query. Queries can be changed only by the user
who created them.

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?

Save the query under a different name.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMXTTLS200 - You cannot change the query; query is write-protected ?

  The SAP error message RMXTTLS200, which states "You cannot change the query; query is write-protected," typically occurs when you attempt to modify a query that is set to be write-protected. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Query.
  Cause:
  
  Query Protection Settings: The query may be set to "write-protected" in the system settings. This is often done to prevent accidental changes to important queries.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the query. This can be due to role restrictions or missing permissions.
  Query Status: The query might be in a status that does not allow changes, such as being in a transport request or being locked by another user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Query Settings:
  
  Go to the query in the SAP Query or BW Query Designer.
  Check the properties of the query to see if it is set to "write-protected." If you have the necessary permissions, you can change this setting.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that your user role has the necessary authorizations to modify queries. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to ensure you have the correct permissions.
  
  
  
  Unlock the Query:
  
  If the query is locked, you may need to unlock it. This can be done by checking if another user has it open or if it is part of a transport request. You can use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks.
  
  
  
  Change Query Status:
  
  If the query is in a transport request, you may need to release it from the transport or make the necessary changes in the development environment before transporting it to production.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to your version of SAP and the module you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SQ01 (SAP Query), SQ02 (InfoSet), and SQ03 (User Groups) for managing queries.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RMXTTLS200 error and modify the query as needed.