How To Fix 5W040 - Correction system: maintenance of object not allowed.

5W040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Correction system: maintenance of object not allowed.

What causes this issue?

In table T000, maintenance of cross-client objects was locked.

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?

If the maintenance has to be carried out, maintenance of cross-client
objects must be allowed in all entries of table T000.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5W040 - Details

• The SAP error message 5W040 ("Correction system: maintenance of object not allowed") typically occurs when you attempt to make changes to an object in a correction system (like a quality or production system) where such changes are restricted. This is often due to the system's configuration to prevent unauthorized or untracked changes in a production environment.
  Causes:
  
  System Configuration: The system is configured to restrict changes in the correction system to ensure data integrity and compliance with change management processes.
  Transport Layer Settings: The transport layer may not allow changes to certain objects in the correction system.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the correction system.
  Object Type Restrictions: Certain object types may be restricted from being modified in the correction system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes in the correction system. This can be done by checking the user's roles