How To Fix 0M318 - You must not update modification logs

0M318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0M - Customer Enhancements

• Message number: 318

• Message text: You must not update modification logs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0M318 - You must not update modification logs ?

  The SAP error message 0M318, "You must not update modification logs," typically occurs when there is an attempt to update a modification log in a way that is not permitted by the system settings or configuration. This error is often related to the modification logging settings in SAP, which are designed to track changes made to certain database tables.
  
  Cause:
  
  Modification Logging Settings: The error usually arises when modification logging is enabled for a table, and an attempt is made to perform an operation that is not allowed while logging is active.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured incorrectly, leading to attempts to update logs that should not be updated.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation that is triggering the error.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be issues with data consistency that prevent the operation from being completed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Modification Logging Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data