How To Fix 5P397 - E: Debugging operations are not allowed at this point

5P397 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 397

• Message text: E: Debugging operations are not allowed at this point

What causes this issue?

A debugging operation is the child of a node that is not of the feature
or field value type.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

A debugging operation can only follow a feature or a node of the field
value type. Furthermore, a debugging operation must always have a
sibling node.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5P397 - E: Debugging operations are not allowed at this point ?

  The SAP error message "5P397 E: Debugging operations are not allowed at this point" typically occurs when a user attempts to debug a program or transaction in a context where debugging is not permitted. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  System Restrictions: The system may have restrictions in place that prevent debugging in certain environments, such as production systems.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform debugging operations.
  Program State: The program may be in a state where debugging is not allowed, such as during certain types of transactions or when specific conditions are met.
  Transaction Type: Some transactions or programs are designed to run without the ability to be debugged, especially if they are critical to system operations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to debug programs. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
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