How To Fix SO101 - Document class cannot be edited in Business Workplace

SO101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Document class cannot be edited in Business Workplace

What causes this issue?

A type was specified that cannot be processed in the business workplace.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:
Choose a different document class.
The classes that can be processed in the business workplace are listed
in the input help.
Edit the document on your PC and then import it into the SAP system.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SO101 - Details

• The SAP error message SO101, which states "Document class cannot be edited in Business Workplace," typically occurs when you attempt to edit a document in the SAP Business Workplace (SBWP) that is associated with a document class that is not editable. This can happen for various reasons, including system settings or document class configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Class Configuration: The document class you are trying to edit may be configured as non-editable in the SAP system. This is often set by the system administrator or during the configuration of the document class.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to edit documents of that particular class.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow editing (e.g., completed, archived, etc.).
  System Settings: Certain system settings or parameters may restrict editing capabilities for specific document classes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Class Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code SO10 (for text elements) or SOST (for sending