How To Fix DTINF139 - Table '&' may only be changed in target group '&'

DTINF139 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DTINF - Information Retrieval Framework texts

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Table '&' may only be changed in target group '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DTINF139 - Table '&' may only be changed in target group '&' ?

  The SAP error message DTINF139 indicates that a specific table (denoted by '&') can only be modified within a designated target group (also denoted by '&'). This error typically arises in the context of data transport or when working with transport requests in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with customizing or configuration tables.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transport Layer Restrictions: The table in question is likely part of a transport layer that restricts changes to specific target groups. This is a common practice to ensure that certain configurations are only modified in specific environments (e.g., development, quality assurance, production).
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to make the change may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the table in the specified target group.
  Incorrect Target Group: The change is being attempted in the wrong target group, which is not allowed for that particular table.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Target Group: Verify that you are working in the correct target group for