How To Fix 5P252 - &: Assignment to feature & is not allowed

5P252 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5P - Error Messages for Schema, Pers.Calc.Rule and Feature Checks

• Message number: 252

• Message text: &: Assignment to feature & is not allowed

What causes this issue?

Case 1:
You are in a main feature and are using a feature operation which
is not permissible for main features.
Case 2:
You are in a subfeature and are attempting to assign it a value. Only
main features may be assigned values.

How to fix this error?

Case 1:
Check the syntax of the feature operation.
Case 2:
Change the feature operation.

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5P252 - Details

• The SAP error message 5P252, which states "Assignment to feature & is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Personnel Administration or Organizational Management modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a feature in the system, which is often related to configuration settings or data inconsistencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Feature Configuration: The feature you are trying to assign may not be configured correctly or may not be allowed for the specific context you are working in.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the feature.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the assignment from being processed.
  Incorrect Feature Usage: The feature may be used in a way that is not supported by the system, such as trying to assign it to an infotype or object type that does not allow it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Feature Configuration: Review the configuration of