How To Fix IS184 - Maintenance not possible: configuration used as reference -> copy

IS184 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Maintenance not possible: configuration used as reference -> copy

What causes this issue?

You have called up the maintenance function. This is not allowed for
a referenced configuration.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-FUNKTION' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

If you want to maintain a configuration for this
<GL:serial_number>serial number</> individually, copy the reference
configuration first. When you have done this, you can then maintain it
individually.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS184 - Maintenance not possible: configuration used as reference -> copy ?

  The SAP error message IS184, which states "Maintenance not possible: configuration used as reference -> copy," typically occurs in the context of configuration management in SAP, particularly when dealing with configuration profiles or variants in the IS (Industry Solutions) module.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Reference Configuration Issue: The system is trying to use a reference configuration that is not available or is not set up correctly for the maintenance task you are attempting to perform.
  Copying Restrictions: The configuration you are trying to copy from may have restrictions or may not be in a state that allows it to be copied.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the configuration.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings that prevent the operation from being completed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IS184 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Reference Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the reference configuration you are