How To Fix WGDS_SUBSCRIPTION017 - Modification is only allowed with status Created or Failed for '&'

WGDS_SUBSCRIPTION017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_SUBSCRIPTION - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Modification is only allowed with status Created or Failed for '&'

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WGDS_SUBSCRIPTION017 - Details

• The SAP error message WGDS_SUBSCRIPTION017 indicates that a modification attempt is being made on a subscription that is not in a valid status for modification. Specifically, the message states that modifications are only allowed when the subscription status is either "Created" or "Failed." 
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's subscription management or data services when:
  
  You are trying to modify a subscription that is already in a status such as "Active," "Completed," or "Cancelled."
  The subscription has already been processed or is in a state that does not allow further changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Subscription Status: Verify the current status of the subscription you are trying to modify. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report in SAP that displays subscription details.
  
  
  Modify Only When Allowed: If the subscription status is not "Created" or "Failed," you will need to either:
  
  Wait