How To Fix WXPB207 - The "Lock Cell Value" function is not possible for this cell

WXPB207 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 207

• Message text: The "Lock Cell Value" function is not possible for this cell

What causes this issue?

It is only possible to lock data cells, subtotals and totals in columns
that do not contain a formula or inverse formula from the Report
Painter.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXPB207 - The "Lock Cell Value" function is not possible for this cell ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WXPB207 – The "Lock Cell Value" function is not possible for this cell.
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a user tries to apply the "Lock Cell Value" function on a cell in a planning or budgeting application (often in SAP BPC or SAP BW Integrated Planning) where locking is not allowed. The reasons can include:
  
  The cell is part of a data slice or aggregation where locking individual cells is not supported.
  The cell is read-only due to authorization restrictions.
  The cell belongs to a data area or key figure that does not support locking.
  The planning function or model settings do not permit locking for that particular cell.
  The cell is part of a formula or calculated data, which cannot be locked.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Cell Properties:
  
  Verify if the cell is part of a key figure or data slice that supports locking.
  Ensure the cell is not a calculated or derived