How To Fix EEDMCOM421 - Action &1 not allowed; check import file

EEDMCOM421 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEDMCOM - Messages for EDM Communication Components

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Action &1 not allowed; check import file

What causes this issue?

You tried to import profile data from a spreadsheet file. To import
profile values, you must enter a <DS:DE.J_VORGANG>business transaction
</> that can be applied to profile values in the import file, and the
profile values must not be blocked or protected. Simply specifying the
<DS:DE.J_STATUS>status</> of the profile values is not sufficient.
The specified business transaction, &V1&, is not allowed for the
profile values you want to import.

System Response

INCLUDE ISU_VERARB OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Correct the entries in the import file and save a local copy of the
file. Enter an interval of the transaction that is less than or equal
to the interval of profile values to import.
Call the action for importing the profile data again. Business
transactions that can be used for importing profile values from a
spreadsheet are defined in <DS:SIMG._ISUEDMCOM_000006>Customizing</>.

How can this happen?

You can apply the following transactions to profile values:
Transaction,,Meaning
UI12,,Import valid values
UI13,,Import estimated values
UI14,,Import missing values
UI15,,Import implausible values
UI19,,Import overlapping values

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 EEDMCOM421 - Action &1 not allowed; check import file ?

  The SAP error message EEDMCOM421 typically indicates that there is an issue with the import file being processed in the system. The message states: "Action &1 not allowed; check import file." This error can occur in various contexts, such as during data imports or when executing specific actions that require valid input data.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid File Format: The import file may not be in the expected format (e.g., CSV, XML) or may contain incorrect data types.
  Missing Required Fields: The file might be missing mandatory fields that are required for the action you are trying to perform.
  Data Validation Errors: The data within the file may not meet the validation rules set in the SAP system (e.g., incorrect values, out-of-range values).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the action specified in the import file.
  Incorrect Action Specified: The action indicated in the import file may not be allowed or recognized