How To Fix /ISDFPS/OM021 - Infotype &1 is not permitted for the mass change

/ISDFPS/OM021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/OM -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Infotype &1 is not permitted for the mass change

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/OM021 - Infotype &1 is not permitted for the mass change ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/OM021 indicates that a specific infotype (in this case, represented by &1) is not permitted for mass changes in the context of the SAP system you are using. This error typically arises when attempting to perform mass changes on infotypes that are not configured to allow such operations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Infotype Restrictions: Certain infotypes in SAP are designed to be updated individually rather than through mass changes. This is often due to the nature of the data they hold or the business processes they support.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict mass changes for specific infotypes. This could be due to settings in the customizing or the specific business rules defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform mass changes on certain infotypes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Infotype Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the infotype in question. You can do this by navigating to