How To Fix WXPB201 - Total is locked. Unlock cell first

WXPB201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Total is locked. Unlock cell first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXPB201 - Total is locked. Unlock cell first ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WXPB201: "Total is locked. Unlock cell first":
  
  Error Message:
  WXPB201 - Total is locked. Unlock cell first
  
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP Planning or Budgeting applications, especially when working with BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) or SAP BW Integrated Planning. The message indicates that you are trying to enter or modify data in a cell that is a total or aggregated cell, which is locked and cannot be directly changed.
  
  In planning or input forms, total cells (e.g., yearly totals, quarterly totals, or aggregated sums) are often calculated automatically based on the underlying detailed data.
  These total cells are locked to prevent manual input, ensuring data consistency and integrity.
  Attempting to input or change data directly in these locked total cells triggers this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Unlock the Cell (if appropriate):
  
  If your business process allows, you can unlock the total cell for input.
  This is done by adjusting the