How To Fix CMS_CUS_PCN045 - Business activity & not allowed; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CUS_PCN - Process control customizing messages

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Business activity & not allowed; see long text

What causes this issue?

You can only perform the following activities when an activity in the
release process:
<ZK>Change in release </><ZH>and</>
<ZK>Display in release.</>

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_CUS_PCN045 - Business activity & not allowed; see long text ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CUS_PCN045 typically indicates that a specific business activity is not allowed in the context of the operation you are trying to perform. This error is often related to the configuration of business processes or the settings in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Business Activity Restrictions: The business activity you are trying to execute may not be permitted due to configuration settings in the system. This could be due to restrictions set in the Customizing settings for the specific business process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the business activity.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the business activity may not be set up correctly in the system, leading to the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the business activity in question. Ensure that the activity is allowed in the relevant Customizing settings.
  
  Navigate to the relevant Customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings for the business activity.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the business activity. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  Consult Long Text: The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can do this by clicking on the message or using transaction codes like SE91 to find the message and read its long text for specific guidance.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration or authorization checks, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP Notes often provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation related to the business process you are working with to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or discussion groups, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.