How To Fix W_CB163 - Technical SAP Customizing, a change is a modification


W_CB163 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: W_CB -

  • Message number: 163

  • Message text: Technical SAP Customizing, a change is a modification

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB163 - Technical SAP Customizing, a change is a modification ?
    Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W_CB163:
    
    SAP Message: W_CB163
    Text: Technical SAP Customizing, a change is a modification
    
    Cause
    This warning message appears when you try to change Technical SAP Customizing settings in a system where such changes are considered modifications to the standard SAP system. 
    
    Technical SAP Customizing refers to settings that are delivered by SAP and are usually not meant to be changed directly by customers.
    When you attempt to change these settings, the system detects that you are modifying standard SAP objects or customizing, which can lead to issues during upgrades or support package implementations.
    The system issues this warning to alert you that your change is technically a modification, which might have implications for system stability and upgrade compatibility.
    
    
    Explanation
    
    SAP distinguishes between customer-specific customizing and technical customizing.
    Technical customizing includes settings that are part of the SAP standard and are usually protected.
    Changes to these settings are flagged because they

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