How To Fix GD031 - The requested function is not allowed.

GD031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GD - EDT: External data transfer

• Message number: 031

• Message text: The requested function is not allowed.

What causes this issue?

Restarting a transfer run which was not interrupted is unnecessary
sinceall the imported records have been processed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GD031 - Details

• The SAP error message GD031, which states "The requested function is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of authorization issues or when a specific function is restricted in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the requested action. This is the most common cause of this error.
  Configuration Settings: Certain functions may be disabled in the system configuration, either intentionally or due to a system setting.
  Transaction Restrictions: The transaction or function module being accessed may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  System Status: The system or specific modules may be in a status that does not allow certain functions to be executed (e.g., maintenance mode).
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for authorization failures. This will show you which authorization object is missing.
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