How To Fix JBDVT165 - You cannot change value maintenance if export interface is activated

JBDVT165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBDVT - Messages for Variable Transaction

• Message number: 165

• Message text: You cannot change value maintenance if export interface is activated

What causes this issue?

You have activated the export interface. You tried to change the value
maintenance for a variable transaction. This is not possible however if
the export interface is activated.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you need to change the value maintenance types, deactivate the export
interface first. Note that the value maintenance can affect the export
relevance of a transaction. If a transaction has more than one type of
value maintenance, the export relevance of the transaction may change
over time. This can lead to serious problems.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JBDVT165 - You cannot change value maintenance if export interface is activated ?

  The SAP error message JBDVT165, which states "You cannot change value maintenance if export interface is activated," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Joint Venture Accounting (JVA) or similar modules where value maintenance settings are involved. This error indicates that the system is preventing changes to certain value maintenance settings because an export interface is currently activated.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected that the export interface for value maintenance is active. When this interface is active, it restricts changes to the value maintenance settings to ensure data integrity and consistency, as changes could affect the data being exported or processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Export Interface Status: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration or transaction where the export interface is set up.
  Verify if the export interface is indeed activated.
  
  
  
  Deactivate Export Interface:
  
  If it is appropriate for your business process, consider deactivating