How To Fix HSM_IMG003 - Target table &1 is not permitted; choose a valid target table

HSM_IMG003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HSM_IMG - HM: Hazardous Substance Master Customizing Reports

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Target table &1 is not permitted; choose a valid target table

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HSM_IMG003 - Details

• The SAP error message HSM_IMG003 indicates that the target table specified in your operation is not permitted for the action you are trying to perform. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Hierarchical Storage Management (HSM) or when dealing with data archiving and management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Target Table: The target table you are trying to access or modify is not allowed for the operation you are performing. This could be due to restrictions in the system configuration or the specific nature of the data in that table.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured to allow operations on certain tables, either due to security settings or because the table is not intended for the operation you are attempting.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the specified target table.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Target Table: Verify that the target table you are trying to use