How To Fix /UI2/WD_CFG016 - Configuration cannot be changed on the current personalization level

/UI2/WD_CFG016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI2/WD_CFG -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Configuration cannot be changed on the current personalization level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI2/WD_CFG016 - Configuration cannot be changed on the current personalization level ?

  The SAP error message /UI2/WD_CFG016 Configuration cannot be changed on the current personalization level typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori or SAP UI5 applications when a user attempts to modify a configuration or personalization setting that is not allowed at their current personalization level.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Personalization Level: The error is often due to the user's current personalization level being set to a mode that does not allow changes. In SAP, there are different personalization levels, such as:
  
  User Level: Personalization is specific to the user.
  Role Level: Personalization is specific to a role.
  Global Level: Personalization applies to all users.
  
  
  
  Configuration Lock: The configuration might be locked for editing due to system settings or restrictions imposed by the administrator.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes at the current personalization level.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Change Personalization Level: 
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, try switching to a different personalization level that allows changes.