How To Fix EE_AMI_MSG020 - You are not permitted to change the message status

EE_AMI_MSG020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EE_AMI_MSG - Message Class for AMI Messaging

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You are not permitted to change the message status

What causes this issue?

You tried to change the message status. This is not possible.
You are not allowed to change the following statuses:
Message Not Sent
Message Sent
Manually Completed
You can only change messages with status <LS>Message with Errors</> and
set them to <LS>Manually Completed</>.

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?

Check the line you have selected and make sure that it contains a
message with status <LS>Message with Errors</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EE_AMI_MSG020 - You are not permitted to change the message status ?

  The SAP error message EE_AMI_MSG020, which states "You are not permitted to change the message status," typically occurs in the context of the SAP AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) module. This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to change the status of a message or work order in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause of this error is that the user lacks the required authorizations in their user role to change the status of messages or work orders.
  Message Status Restrictions: Certain message statuses may be restricted from being changed based on business rules or configurations in the system.
  User Role Configuration: The user’s role may not be configured correctly to allow for status changes in the specific context of the message.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to change message statuses.
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