How To Fix BF00401 - Message type & is not allowed here

BF00401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BF00 - FI: Application base reports

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Message type & is not allowed here

What causes this issue?

The message type &V1& that you have entered is not permitted here.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

To display possible entries, choose F4 and select the required message
type from the list of possible types.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BF00401 - Message type & is not allowed here ?

  The SAP error message BF00401 indicates that a specific message type is not allowed in the context where it is being used. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Workflow or when dealing with Business Object (BO) methods that involve message handling.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Message Type: The message type being used is not valid for the operation or context in which it is being invoked.
  
  Configuration Issues: The message type may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be allowed for the specific business object or workflow.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified message type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may inadvertently restrict the use of certain message types.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BF00401 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Message Type: Verify that the message type you are