How To Fix BV252 - Specification of a special version is not permitted for user type &1

BV252 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BV - Customer Measurement

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Specification of a special version is not permitted for user type &1

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BV252 - Details

• The SAP error message BV252 ("Specification of a special version is not permitted for user type &1") typically occurs when there is an attempt to assign a special version of a user type that is not allowed in the system. This error is often related to user management and authorization issues within the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Type Restrictions: The error indicates that the user type specified does not allow for the assignment of a special version. This could be due to system configuration or restrictions placed on certain user types.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured in such a way that certain user types are not permitted to have special versions assigned to them.
  Authorization Problems: The user attempting to make the change may not have the necessary authorizations to assign a special version to the specified user type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Type: Verify the user type that is being used. Ensure that it