How To Fix FAVORITES081 - Could not move a favorite

FAVORITES081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAVORITES -

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Could not move a favorite

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAVORITES081 - Could not move a favorite ?

  The SAP error message FAVORITES081: Could not move a favorite typically occurs when there is an issue with the user's favorites in the SAP GUI. This error can arise due to various reasons, such as permission issues, system inconsistencies, or problems with the favorites list itself.
  Causes:
  
  Permission Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to modify the favorites list.
  Corrupted Favorites List: The favorites list may be corrupted or contain invalid entries.
  System Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the SAP system or user profile settings.
  Technical Issues: Temporary technical issues or bugs in the SAP GUI can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to modify favorites. This may require checking with the SAP administrator.
  Reset Favorites: If the favorites list is corrupted, consider resetting it. You can do this by:
  Deleting the problematic favorites and re-adding them.
  If necessary, you can reset the entire favorites list