How To Fix KX498 - Editing of SAP field groups in customer system is not permitted

KX498 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 498

• Message text: Editing of SAP field groups in customer system is not permitted

What causes this issue?

You wish to edit or delete an SAP-delivered field group. This is not
permitted in a customer system.

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?

Field groups of name range "SAP" (1. character from 0/1/2/.../9) may
only be displayed in the customer system.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KX498 - Details

• The SAP error message KX498, which states "Editing of SAP field groups in customer system is not permitted," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify standard SAP field groups in a customer system. This is a restriction put in place by SAP to protect the integrity of the standard system and to ensure that customizations do not interfere with standard functionality.
  
  Cause:
  
  Modification Attempt: The user is trying to edit a standard field group that is not allowed to be modified in the customer namespace.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to field groups.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent changes to certain standard objects to maintain system stability and integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use Custom Field Groups: Instead of modifying standard field groups, create custom field groups in the customer namespace. This allows you to tailor the system to your needs without affecting standard functionality.
  Check Authorizations: