How To Fix RSPLS_CR063 - Locked cells: characteristic '&1' (&2) is not restricted

RSPLS_CR063 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLS_CR - Messages on Characteristic Relationships/Data Slices

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Locked cells: characteristic '&1' (&2) is not restricted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLS_CR063 - Locked cells: characteristic '&1' (&2) is not restricted ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS_CR063 indicates that there are locked cells in a planning function where a characteristic is not restricted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) when working with planning models or queries.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A planning function is trying to execute, but it encounters a characteristic that is locked (i.e., it cannot be modified) and is not restricted in the context of the planning function.
  The characteristic in question is expected to have a restriction (filter) applied to it, but it does not, leading to a conflict with the locked status.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Planning Function:
  
  Review the planning function that is causing the error. Ensure that all required characteristics are properly restricted.
  If the characteristic mentioned in the error message is not needed for the planning function, consider removing it from