How To Fix UPWB144 - System is set globally to 'not editable'

UPWB144 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPWB - Messages for Development Class UPWB

• Message number: 144

• Message text: System is set globally to 'not editable'

What causes this issue?

The global system settings mean that no changes are possible in this
system.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPWB144 - System is set globally to 'not editable' ?

  The SAP error message UPWB144, which states "System is set globally to 'not editable'," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environments. This error indicates that the system has been configured to prevent any changes to the data or planning models, which can be due to various reasons.
  
  Cause:
  
  Global Settings: The system may have been set to a non-editable state globally, which can be a configuration choice made by administrators to prevent changes during certain periods (e.g., during a financial close).
  Locking Mechanism: The system may be locked for editing due to ongoing processes, such as data loading or consolidation activities.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to edit the data or planning models.
  Version Control: The version of the planning model may be set to a non-editable state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Global Settings: 
  
  Navigate to the administration settings in the BPC or