How To Fix FIN_RE_MAINT033 - Only customer rules may be edited in customer systems

FIN_RE_MAINT033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_RE_MAINT - messages for the rule maintenance report

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Only customer rules may be edited in customer systems

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_RE_MAINT033 - Only customer rules may be edited in customer systems ?

  The SAP error message FIN_RE_MAINT033 ("Only customer rules may be edited in customer systems") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Financial Services module, particularly when dealing with rules or configurations that are intended to be customized for specific customer needs.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that you are trying to edit a standard rule or configuration that is not allowed to be modified in a customer system. In SAP, certain rules are predefined and protected to maintain system integrity and ensure that standard functionalities remain intact. Only customer-specific rules can be modified in a customer system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Rule Type: Ensure that you are attempting to edit a customer-specific rule. If you are trying to modify a standard rule, you will need to create a copy of that rule and then make your changes to the copy.
  
  
  Create a Customer-Specific Rule:
  
  Navigate to the