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3780501 - SAP.SETDATA cannot write back to private versions in sac excel add-in (error: "the version private.xxxx cannot be edited")

Symptom

  • An error occurs when using SAP.SETDATA() to write back data to a private version in the SAC Excel add-in.
  • The same write-back works as expected on a public version.
  • Data entry on the private version is possible.
  • Error message: "The version private.xxxx cannot be edited."

Environment

  • Product: SAP Analytics Cloud, add-in for Microsoft Office
  • Add-in Version 1.25.0.0
     
  • Application Version 2026.15.189

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Create a private version.
  2. In the SAC Excel add-in, set up a data source and use the SAP.SETDATA() function to input/write back data to the private version.
  3. Observe the error: "The version private.xxxx cannot be edited."

Cause

Resolution

The fix is planned on August 3, 2026.

See Also

SAP.SETDATA function documentation

Keywords

SAC, Excel add-in, SETDATA, private version, write-back error, cannot be edited, planning model, version management, data entry, public version works, office add-in, SAC Office, set data function, Excel plugin, planning writeback , KBA , LOD-ANA-OF-XLA , SAP Analytics Cloud, add-in for Microsoft Office , Problem

Product

SAP Analytics Cloud all versions