How To Fix UPWB175 - Web interface &1 cannot be changed

UPWB175 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPWB - Messages for Development Class UPWB

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Web interface &1 cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

You want to open the Web interface for processing, or switch to the
processing mode. However, the Web Interface Builder automatically
switched into the display mode. Possible reasons for this are:
The Web interface is already being edited by another user.
The Web interface package does not allow any changes. The Web
interfaces delivered by SAP can be copied by the customers, but cannot
be modified later without a developer key being requested.
The system settings generally forbid changing workbench objects.

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 UPWB175 - Web interface &1 cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message UPWB175, which states "Web interface &1 cannot be changed," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environments. This error indicates that the web interface you are trying to modify is locked or not in a state that allows changes.
  Causes:
  
  Locked Interface: The web interface may be locked by another user or process, preventing any modifications.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to the web interface.
  System Configuration: The web interface might be in a configuration state that does not allow changes, such as being in a production environment.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues or bugs in the system that are causing the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Locks: Verify if the web interface is locked by another user. You can use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks and release them if