How To Fix AH705 - You are not permitted to use presort key &1 in the schema

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 705

• Message text: You are not permitted to use presort key &1 in the schema

What causes this issue?

Presort key &V1& is for internal use only.

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?

Select an appropriate presort key from the input help (F4).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH705 - You are not permitted to use presort key &1 in the schema ?

  The SAP error message AH705 indicates that a user is attempting to use a presort key in a schema for which they do not have the necessary permissions. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's output management, particularly when dealing with forms and print layouts.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to use the specified presort key in the output schema.
  Configuration Issues: The presort key may not be correctly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the user's role.
  Schema Settings: The schema itself may not be set up to allow the use of the specified presort key.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to use the presort key in question.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to adjust the user's roles or permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Presort Key Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the presort key in the SAP system. Ensure that it is correctly defined and that it is assigned to the appropriate schema.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually found in the SPRO transaction under the output management settings).
  
  
  
  Schema Settings:
  
  Review the schema settings to ensure that the presort key is included and properly configured.
  If necessary, modify the schema to include the presort key or create a new schema that allows its use.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the output process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SU01 for user management, and PFCG for role management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on output management and presort key configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AH705 error and successfully use the presort key in your output schema.