How To Fix AW252 - You are not allowed to maintain settlement rules for network activity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AW - AuC messages

• Message number: 252

• Message text: You are not allowed to maintain settlement rules for network activity

What causes this issue?

The network is <ZH>not</> activity assigned.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the settlement rules for the network header.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AW252 - You are not allowed to maintain settlement rules for network activity ?

  The SAP error message AW252, which states "You are not allowed to maintain settlement rules for network activity," typically occurs when a user attempts to maintain settlement rules for a network activity but lacks the necessary authorizations or permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations to maintain settlement rules for network activities. This is often due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured in such a way that certain users are restricted from maintaining settlement rules for specific activities or projects.
  Network Activity Status: The network activity may be in a status that does not allow changes to settlement rules (e.g., if it is already released or completed).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to maintain settlement rules for network activities.
  You can use transaction code SU53 to check for authorization failures after the error occurs. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the user's roles or add the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Network Activity Status:
  
  Check the status of the network activity. If it is in a status that does not allow changes, you may need to change the status or consult with a project manager to determine the appropriate action.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on maintaining settlement rules and the specific authorizations required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and activity status, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CJ20N (Project Builder) for managing project structures and activities.
  CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items) for reviewing actual costs and settlements.
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  Check for authorization objects related to project management and settlement rules, such as C_PROJ (Project Management) and C_NW_ACT (Network Activity).
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to settlement rules and authorizations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AW252 error and maintain the necessary settlement rules for network activities.