How To Fix CR279 - & & is not permitted

CR279 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CR - (1,099) Work Center; (100,200) Capacity

• Message number: 279

• Message text: & & is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR279 - & & is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message "CR279 & & is not permitted" typically occurs in the context of SAP's configuration or data entry processes, particularly when dealing with master data or transactional data. This error message indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or the data being entered, which is not allowed according to the system's rules or settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The error may arise if there is an attempt to use a configuration that is not allowed in the current context. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the configuration tables.
  Data Entry Issues: If the user is trying to enter data that does not comply with the defined rules (e.g., entering a value that is not valid for the field), this error can occur.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the error can be related to authorization problems where the user does not have the necessary permissions to perform the action.
  Inconsistent