How To Fix UPWB145 - Client cannot be changed

UPWB145 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPWB - Messages for Development Class UPWB

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Client cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

The global system settings say that no changes are allowed in this
client.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPWB145 - Client cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message UPWB145, which states "Client cannot be changed," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environments. This error indicates that the system is preventing changes to the client settings due to certain restrictions or configurations.
  Causes:
  
  Client Settings: The client you are trying to modify may have specific settings that prevent changes. For example, it could be a production client where changes are restricted.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the client settings.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to disallow changes to certain clients, especially in a multi-client environment.
  Data Locking: There may be data locks or ongoing processes that prevent changes to the client.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Client Type: Verify if the client is a production client. If it is, you may need to perform changes in a development or test