How To Fix WRF_PCM017 - The structure used was changed without permission

WRF_PCM017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PCM - Price Catalog Inbound

• Message number: 017

• Message text: The structure used was changed without permission

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WRF_PCM017 - Details

• The SAP error message WRF_PCM017, which states "The structure used was changed without permission," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an attempt to modify a data structure that is not allowed due to authorization restrictions or system settings. This error is often related to the configuration of the Product Costing module or other related areas in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unauthorized Changes: The user attempting to make changes does not have the necessary permissions to modify the structure.
  Locked Objects: The data structure or object may be locked by another user or process, preventing changes.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the configuration settings that prevent the modification of the structure.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from a development environment to production, there may be discrepancies in the transport that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to