How To Fix FTVV_MESSAGES878 - Customizing: Assignment to column &1 not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTVV_MESSAGES - Reporting Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 878

• Message text: Customizing: Assignment to column &1 not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES878 - Customizing: Assignment to column &1 not permitted ?

  The SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES878 indicates that there is an issue with the customizing settings related to the assignment of a column in a specific configuration. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules, where certain configurations or assignments are not allowed due to system constraints or incorrect settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Customizing Settings: The error often occurs when there is an attempt to assign a value or a configuration to a column that is not permitted by the system. This could be due to:
  
  The column being locked or restricted in the customizing settings.
  An attempt to assign a value that does not conform to the expected data type or format.
  Missing or incomplete configuration in the relevant customizing transaction.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to reject the assignment.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes