How To Fix DBOSC172 - Error while performing operation '&1'; not supported for object type '&2'

DBOSC172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBOSC -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Error while performing operation '&1'; not supported for object type '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBOSC172 - Error while performing operation '&1'; not supported for object type '&2' ?

  The SAP error message DBOSC172 indicates that there is an issue with performing a specific operation on a particular object type that is not supported. This error typically arises in the context of database operations, particularly when dealing with database objects in SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error message can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Unsupported Operation: The operation you are trying to perform (indicated by &1) is not supported for the object type (indicated by &2). For example, you might be trying to perform a delete operation on a database object that does not allow deletion.
  Incorrect Object Type: The object type you are working with may not be compatible with the operation you are attempting.
  Database Constraints: There may be constraints or rules defined in the database that prevent the operation from being executed on the specified object type.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the SAP system or the database that lead