How To Fix WXPB136 - It is not possible to delete rows for locked total cells

WXPB136 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXPB - MAP Messages: SAP R/3 Enterprise Add-On

• Message number: 136

• Message text: It is not possible to delete rows for locked total cells

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXPB136 - It is not possible to delete rows for locked total cells ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WXPB136 – "It is not possible to delete rows for locked total cells"
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP when you try to delete rows in a planning or reporting layout (often in BPC, BW-IP, or Analysis for Office) where the total cells are locked or protected. The system prevents deletion because the total cells are designed to maintain data integrity and consistency, and deleting rows that affect these locked totals could lead to inconsistent or incorrect aggregation results.
  In other words, the total cells are locked to prevent accidental changes, and deleting rows that contribute to these totals is not allowed.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  In SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) during data entry or report manipulation.
  In SAP BW-IP (Integrated Planning) or Analysis for Office when working with planning layouts.
  When the planning function or report layout has locked total cells to protect aggregated data.
  When trying to delete rows that are