How To Fix SKIN_WORKBENCH006 - Cannot save in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SKIN_WORKBENCH - Messages used in skin workbench

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Cannot save in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SKIN_WORKBENCH006 - Cannot save in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message SKIN_WORKBENCH006: Cannot save in Customizing typically occurs when there are issues related to authorizations, transport requests, or system settings while trying to save changes in the SAP Customizing environment (transaction SPRO).
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the customizing settings.
  Transport Request Problems: There may be issues with the transport request, such as it being locked, not being released, or not being assigned correctly.
  System Settings: The system may be in a state that does not allow changes, such as being in a production environment where changes are restricted.
  Lock Entries: There may be lock entries in the database that prevent saving changes.
  Missing Configuration: Required configuration settings or objects may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform customizing activities. This can be checked in transaction SU53 (to analyze authorization failures) or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  Check if the transport request is correctly created and not locked. You can do this in transaction SE09 or SE10.
  If the transport request is locked, you may need to unlock it or create a new transport request.
  
  
  
  System Environment:
  
  If you are in a production environment, ensure that the system allows changes. You may need to switch to a development or quality environment to make the changes.
  Check if the system is in a maintenance mode or if there are any ongoing system activities that might restrict changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any lock entries that might be preventing the save operation. If you find any locks that are not needed, you can delete them (ensure you have the necessary authorizations to do so).
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  SU53: Authorization check
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer
  SM12: Lock entries
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to customizing and transport management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SKIN_WORKBENCH006 error message.