How To Fix 40343 - Your function selection is not permitted for the current line

40343 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 40 - Messages for Process Orders

• Message number: 343

• Message text: Your function selection is not permitted for the current line

What causes this issue?

You want to define a formula for a characteristic or the BOM header.

System Response

The system cannot execute this function.

How to fix this error?

If you want to change the BOM header, exit material quantity
calculation . Select the component maintenance function and access the
BOM header detail screen.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 40343 - Your function selection is not permitted for the current line ?

  The SAP error message 40343, "Your function selection is not permitted for the current line," typically occurs in the context of certain transactions or processes where specific actions are restricted based on the current state of the data or the configuration of the system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the processing of purchase orders, sales orders, or other document types.
  Causes:
  
  Line Status: The line item you are trying to modify or select a function for may be in a status that does not allow the action. For example, if the line is already processed, completed, or in a locked state.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action on that specific line.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on what can be done with specific line items.
  Configuration Settings: Custom settings in the SAP system may restrict certain functions based