How To Fix 5A360 - Program error: Action & is not allowed

5A360 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 360

• Message text: Program error: Action & is not allowed

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5A360 - Details

• The SAP error message "5A360 Program error: Action & is not allowed" typically indicates that a certain action or operation is not permitted in the current context or state of the program. This error can arise in various scenarios, often related to authorization issues, program logic, or system configuration.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the action. This is common in environments with strict role-based access controls.
  Program Logic: The program may have specific conditions under which certain actions are allowed. If these conditions are not met, the action will be disallowed.
  Configuration Settings: Certain settings in the SAP system may restrict actions based on the configuration of the application or module.
  Data State: The data being processed may be in a state that does not allow the requested action (e.g., trying to change a document that is already locked or completed).
  Custom Code: If there are custom