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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 part of a locked aggregation or subtotal.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Unlock the total cells (if possible):  
  
  Check the layout or report settings to see if the total cells can be unlocked or made editable.
  In BPC, this might involve changing the properties of the report or input schedule to allow editing of totals.
  In Analysis for Office, check the protection settings on the Excel sheet or the planning layout.
  
  
  
  Delete rows outside of locked total cells:  
  
  Instead of deleting rows that affect locked totals, try deleting rows that do not impact these totals.
  Adjust your selection or filter to exclude total rows.
  
  
  
  Adjust planning function or report design:  
  
  Modify the planning function or report design to avoid locking total cells if row deletion is required.
  Consult with the report designer or administrator to change the layout or planning function logic.
  
  
  
  Use alternative methods to remove data:  
  
  Instead of deleting rows, consider zeroing out or clearing data in those rows if deletion is restricted.
  Use data input forms or planning functions designed to handle data removal without deleting rows.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:  
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to modify or delete rows in the planning layout.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to planning layouts, BPC input schedules, or Analysis for Office for any known issues or patches.
  Planning Layout Settings:  
  
  In BPC, the "Lock Total Cells" option is often set to prevent accidental changes.
  In Analysis for Office, Excel sheet protection or planning layout protection can cause this.
  
  
  User Guides: Refer to SAP BPC or BW-IP documentation on planning layouts and data entry restrictions.
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  BPC Web Client or Excel Client for BPC planning.
  Analysis for Office for BW-IP planning.
  
  
  SAP Community: Search for similar issues in SAP forums or community pages for practical tips.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WXPB136 occurs because the system prevents deletion of rows that affect locked total cells to maintain data integrity. To resolve it, you need to unlock the total cells if possible, adjust the layout or planning function, or use alternative methods to remove or clear data without deleting rows that impact locked totals.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which SAP module or tool you are using), I can give more specific guidance.