How To Fix UGWB121 - Changes cannot be made

UGWB121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGWB - Messages for Workbench

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Changes cannot be made

What causes this issue?

System settings do not allow changes.

System Response

Data is displayed without change options.

How to fix this error?

This message is most often caused when you process the data in another
system and then attempt to import the data in the current system. If you
still want to process the data in the current system, either change the
system settings or define the data as <LS>Current Settings</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGWB121 - Changes cannot be made ?

  The SAP error message UGWB121 ("Changes cannot be made") typically occurs in the context of SAP's configuration or master data management, particularly when trying to modify certain settings or records that are locked or restricted from changes. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Data Locking: The record you are trying to change may be locked by another user or process. This can happen if someone else is currently editing the same data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to the specific data or configuration.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or configurations may prevent changes to specific records, especially in production environments.
  Status of the Object: The object you are trying to modify may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., completed, archived).
  Transport Requests: If the changes are part of a transport request that has already been released, modifications