How To Fix BB144 - Productive system; display only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BB - Coding Block

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Productive system; display only

What causes this issue?

You want to call up the maintenance transaction for customer fields in
the coding block. Once a client in a system is productive, this is no
longer possible.

System Response

The system calls up the display transaction instead.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the coding block fields in a test system and transport the
changes to the productive system.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BB144 - Productive system; display only ?

  The SAP error message BB144, which states "Productive system; display only," typically occurs when a user attempts to make changes or perform actions in a productive (live) SAP system that are restricted to display mode only. This is a safety feature to prevent unauthorized or accidental changes in a live environment.
  Cause:
  
  System Configuration: The system is configured to restrict certain users or roles from making changes in the productive environment.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action they are attempting.
  System Status: The system may be in a specific status that only allows display actions, such as during a maintenance window or after a system upgrade.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to perform the desired actions. This can be done by reviewing the user's role assignments and authorization objects.
  Consult with Basis Team: If the user should have the necessary permissions, consult with the SAP Basis team to check the system configuration and user roles.
  Use a Development or Test System: If changes are necessary, consider performing them in a development or test environment instead of the productive system.
  Review System Status: Check if the system is in a maintenance mode or if there are any ongoing processes that restrict changes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Understanding how SAP roles and authorizations work is crucial for troubleshooting this error. You can use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) and PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage user roles.
  Transport Management: If changes need to be transported to the productive system, ensure that they are properly tested in the development environment and then transported through the transport management system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on user authorizations and system configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to escalate the matter to your SAP support team for further investigation.