How To Fix WXPB216 - Total &1 in row &2 / column &3 is locked

WXPB216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Total &1 in row &2 / column &3 is locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXPB216 - Total &1 in row &2 / column &3 is locked ?

  The SAP error message:
  WXPB216 Total &1 in row &2 / column &3 is locked
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Planning Books or BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) when working with data entry or planning functions.
  
  Cause
  
  The message indicates that the total cell (sum or aggregated value) at the specified row (&2) and column (&3) is locked.
  In SAP BPC or Planning Books, certain cells (especially totals or aggregated cells) can be locked to prevent users from entering or changing data directly in those cells.
  This locking is usually done to maintain data integrity because totals are calculated fields, and manual changes could cause inconsistencies.
  The placeholder &1 represents the total value or the name of the total (e.g., "Total Sales"), &2 is the row identifier, and &3 is the column identifier.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When a user tries to input or change data in a cell that is a total or aggregated cell that