How To Fix WE044 - Read-only data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WE - Messages for EAN Customizing and for EAN management in MM_BD

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Read-only data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WE044 - Read-only data ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WE044 - Read-only data
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WE044 - Read-only data typically occurs when there is an attempt to modify or update data that is set as read-only in the system. In the context of SAP IDocs (Intermediate Documents), this usually means that the IDoc or a segment of the IDoc is locked or flagged as read-only, preventing any changes or updates.
  Common scenarios causing this error include:  
  
  Trying to change an IDoc that is already processed or locked.  
  Attempting to edit IDoc data in a status that does not allow modifications (e.g., status 03 - Data passed to port, or status 12 - Dispatch OK).  
  The IDoc is in a system state where editing is restricted to maintain data integrity.  
  The user or program does not have the necessary authorizations to modify the IDoc.  
  The IDoc is being processed by another process or transaction,