How To Fix IM262 - Operation not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Operation not allowed

What causes this issue?

You tried to perform an operation which is not allowed, according to
status management.

How to fix this error?

You can display the operations allowed by checking the existing status
using the menu bar
PM notification
Functions
Display status
and display the operations which are valid with
Operations allowed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM262 - Operation not allowed ?

  The SAP error message IM262 ("Operation not allowed") typically occurs in the context of Inventory Management (IM) when a user attempts to perform an operation that is not permitted due to various reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Document Status: The document you are trying to process may be in a status that does not allow further operations (e.g., it may be blocked or already completed).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  Incorrect Movement Type: The movement type used may not be appropriate for the operation being attempted.
  Material Master Data: The material may be set to a status that prevents certain operations (e.g., blocked for posting).
  Stock Type Restrictions: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) may not allow the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict