How To Fix 00840 - Skip initial screen not allowed for: &

00840 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 840

• Message text: Skip initial screen not allowed for: &

What causes this issue?

You want to start a transaction from a shortcut or URL, skip the initial
screen of the transaction, and continue with a non-permitted function
code.

System Response

You tried to start the transaction
&V1&
with option "Skip Initial Screen" from a SAP GUI shortcut or a URL.

How to fix this error?

This is not permitted for this transaction with this function code.

Procedure for System Administrators

If you require this function, contact your system administrator. For
more information, See SAP Note 1956086.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00840 - Skip initial screen not allowed for: & ?

  The SAP error message "00840 Skip initial screen not allowed for: &" typically occurs when a user attempts to skip the initial screen of a transaction that does not allow it. This can happen in various scenarios, particularly when the transaction is designed to require user input on the initial screen before proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transaction Configuration: The transaction you are trying to execute has been configured to require input on the initial screen. This is common for transactions that need specific parameters or selection criteria to function correctly.
  User Settings: The user profile or settings may have been configured to skip initial screens for certain transactions, but the specific transaction does not support this feature.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the transaction in a way that allows skipping the initial screen.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Input Required Data: Ensure that you are entering all the required data on the