How To Fix WA101 - & is supplied by SAP and must not be modified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 101

• Message text: & is supplied by SAP and must not be modified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA101 - & is supplied by SAP and must not be modified ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WA101:
  
  SAP Error Message: WA101
  1. Cause:
  The message WA101 is a warning message generated by SAP standard code. It typically indicates that a particular object, program, or message is supplied by SAP and must not be modified by the user or customer.
  This message is often encountered when:
  
  Attempting to change or modify SAP standard objects (like programs, function modules, or messages) that are delivered by SAP.
  Trying to edit or adjust SAP standard messages or texts that are protected to maintain system integrity.
  The system is enforcing the rule that standard SAP objects should remain unchanged to ensure supportability and upgrade compatibility.
  
  2. Message Text:
  The exact text of the message usually is:
  
  "Object is supplied by SAP and must not be modified."
  
  This is a safeguard to prevent accidental changes to SAP standard content.
  3. Solution:
  
  Do NOT modify SAP standard objects directly. Instead, use the SAP enhancement framework or user-exits, BADIs, or customer-specific objects to implement custom logic or changes.
  If you need to change the behavior or text, consider:
  
  Creating a copy of the SAP object (e.g., copy a standard program to a Z* program) and modify the copy.
  Using message class copies for messages if you want to change message texts.
  Implementing enhancements or modifications via the official SAP enhancement points.
  
  
  Always follow SAP best practices for customizations to avoid conflicts during upgrades or support packages.
  
  4. Related Information:
  
  Message Class: WA (Warning messages)
  Message Number: 101
  This message is part of SAP's standard message classes and is delivered with the SAP system.
  SAP strongly recommends not to modify standard SAP objects to maintain system stability and supportability.
  For more information, refer to SAP Notes or the SAP Help Portal regarding modifications vs. enhancements.
  Use transaction SE91 to view message classes and messages.
  Use transaction SE80 or SE38 to check the object and its origin.
  For customizations, use user-exits (SMOD/CMOD), BADIs (SE18/SE19), or enhancement framework.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WA101
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to modify an SAP standard object/message that is protected by SAP.
  
  
  Message
  "Object is supplied by SAP and must not be modified."
  
  
  Solution
  Avoid direct modification; use enhancements, copies, or customer-specific objects.
  
  
  Related
  SAP standard message classes, enhancement framework, user-exits, BADIs, SAP Notes.
  
  
  
  
  If you want, I can help you with specific steps on how to implement enhancements or create copies to avoid this error. Just let me know!