How To Fix /SAPCND/GENERATOR358 - Changes to repository objects in the current client are not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/GENERATOR -

• Message number: 358

• Message text: Changes to repository objects in the current client are not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/GENERATOR358 - Changes to repository objects in the current client are not permitted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/GENERATOR358 indicates that changes to repository objects in the current client are not permitted. This typically occurs in environments where certain restrictions are in place to protect the integrity of the system, such as in production clients or when specific settings are configured to prevent changes.
  Cause:
  
  Client Settings: The client you are working in may be set to "Modifiable" or "Not Modifiable." In production environments, clients are often set to "Not Modifiable" to prevent unauthorized changes.
  Transport Layer: The transport layer settings may restrict changes to certain objects in the client.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to repository objects.
  Change Management Policies: Organizational policies may restrict changes in certain clients to maintain system stability.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Client Settings:
  
  Verify if the client is set to "Not Modifiable." You can check this in transaction SCC4. If it is a production client, you may need to perform changes in a development client instead.
  
  
  
  Use a Development Client:
  
  If you are in a production client, switch to a development client where changes are allowed. Make your changes there and transport them to the production client if necessary.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that your user account has the necessary authorizations to make changes. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to verify or adjust your authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you believe that changes should be allowed in the current client, consult with your SAP Basis team. They can provide insights into the client configuration and any restrictions that may be in place.
  
  
  
  Review Change Management Policies:
  
  If your organization has specific change management policies, ensure that you are following the correct procedures for making changes to repository objects.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCC4: To check and modify client settings.
  SE80: Object Navigator, where you can view and manage repository objects.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding client management and change management best practices.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.