How To Fix COM_PRODUCT824 - Maintenance of references not allowed

COM_PRODUCT824 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT - General Messages on Products

• Message number: 824

• Message text: Maintenance of references not allowed

What causes this issue?

The maintenance function for references has not been activated in this
client of your system.

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

Activate the function in Customizing.
To do this from here, choose <LS>Customizing</> in the <LS>Performance
Assistant</> toolbar.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

COM_PRODUCT824 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT824 ("Maintenance of references not allowed") typically occurs in the context of product master data management, particularly when dealing with product references in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is preventing changes to certain references due to specific constraints or settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Reference Type Restrictions: The error may arise if you are trying to modify or delete a reference that is not allowed to be changed. This could be due to the reference being locked or because it is part of a configuration that does not permit changes.
  Data Consistency: The system may enforce data integrity rules that prevent modifications to ensure that related data remains consistent.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to the product references.
  System Settings: Certain settings in the configuration of the product master data may restrict changes to references.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Reference Type: Review the type of reference