How To Fix GG880 - Only maintain entries for tables that begin with "&"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing

• Message number: 880

• Message text: Only maintain entries for tables that begin with "&"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG880 - Only maintain entries for tables that begin with "&" ?

  The SAP error message GG880 indicates that you are trying to maintain entries for a table that does not begin with the specified character "&". This error typically occurs in the context of customizing or maintaining certain tables in the SAP system, particularly when using transaction codes related to table maintenance.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system is designed to restrict maintenance to specific tables that are prefixed with "&". This is often a safeguard to prevent users from modifying critical system tables or entries that could affect system integrity or performance.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Table Name: Ensure that the table you are trying to maintain starts with the "&" character. If it does not, you will need to use a different table or approach.
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction: Make sure you are using the correct transaction code for maintaining the intended table. Some tables may have