How To Fix /SCF/CL_ICHDMDBG_MSG021 - The application tried to update a key figure that is not changeable.

/SCF/CL_ICHDMDBG_MSG021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCF/CL_ICHDMDBG_MSG -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: The application tried to update a key figure that is not changeable.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCF/CL_ICHDMDBG_MSG021 - The application tried to update a key figure that is not changeable. ?

  The SAP error message /SCF/CL_ICHDMDBG_MSG021 indicates that an application attempted to update a key figure that is not changeable. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) when working with planning models and key figures.
  
  Cause:
  
  Key Figure Settings: The key figure you are trying to update may be set as "not changeable" in the configuration. This can happen if the key figure is defined as a calculated key figure or if it is set to be read-only.
  Planning Version: The planning version you are working with may have restrictions on certain key figures, preventing updates.
  Data Locking: The data might be locked due to a planning process or a data lock that prevents changes to certain key figures.
  Data Source: The key figure might be sourced from a data source that does not allow updates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Key Figure Configuration: Review the configuration of the key figure