How To Fix DPVMS_UI_MSG017 - User Action "&1" cannot be applied on foreign operations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPVMS_UI_MSG - VMS DP : Messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: User Action "&1" cannot be applied on foreign operations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPVMS_UI_MSG017 - User Action "&1" cannot be applied on foreign operations ?

  The SAP error message DPVMS_UI_MSG017, which states that "User Action '&1' cannot be applied on foreign operations," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Data Processing and Visualization Management System (DPVMS). This error indicates that a specific user action (denoted by "&1") is not applicable to the operations that are considered "foreign," meaning they are not part of the current context or scope of the operation being performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Foreign Operations: The error arises when a user attempts to perform an action on data or operations that are not directly related to the current dataset or context. This could happen if the user is trying to apply a function or action that is meant for local operations on data that is sourced from a different system or context.
  Context Mismatch: The action may be valid for certain types of operations but not for others, leading to a mismatch in the expected context for