How To Fix AH140 - You are not permitted to maintain operands of category &1 in the &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 140

• Message text: You are not permitted to maintain operands of category &1 in the &2

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to create operand values for a &V1& operand. You are
not permitted to maintain &V1& operands in the &V2&.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH140 - You are not permitted to maintain operands of category &1 in the &2 ?

  The SAP error message AH140, which states "You are not permitted to maintain operands of category &1 in the &2," typically occurs in the context of maintaining certain data or configurations in the SAP system. This error is related to authorization issues, where the user does not have the necessary permissions to perform the action on the specified operand category.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user lacks the required authorizations to maintain the specified operand category in the given transaction or application area.
  Configuration Restrictions: Certain configurations may restrict access to specific operand categories based on user roles or profiles.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the operation they are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations. This transaction will show you the last authorization check and help identify what is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user's roles to include the required authorizations for maintaining the specified operand category.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue yourself, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can analyze the authorization objects and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the necessary authorizations and the importance of having the correct roles assigned to them for their tasks.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects that control access to operand categories can vary based on the SAP module and the specific transaction being used. Common authorization objects include S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, and others specific to the module.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01, PFCG, and SU53 for managing users and roles.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message, as there may be specific patches or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AH140 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.