How To Fix MSPCIF000 - Maintenance is not permitted; Customizing entry is obsolete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSPCIF -

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Maintenance is not permitted; Customizing entry is obsolete

What causes this issue?

You want to maintain the Customizing entry <ZK>Maintain Revision Type
and Number Range for Inbound Data Transfer.</> However, this is not
allowed because the Customizing setting is obsolete.

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?

Maintain the entries in <ZK>Maintain Revision Type</>, the new
Customizing setting for MSP.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSPCIF000 - Maintenance is not permitted; Customizing entry is obsolete ?

  The SAP error message MSPCIF000 ("Maintenance is not permitted; Customizing entry is obsolete") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or related modules when there is an attempt to modify or maintain a customizing entry that is no longer valid or has been marked as obsolete.
  Cause:
  
  Obsolete Customizing Entry: The customizing entry you are trying to access or modify has been marked as obsolete in the system. This can happen due to changes in business processes, updates in the system, or changes in configuration settings.
  Versioning Issues: If the system has undergone upgrades or migrations, certain customizing entries may no longer be applicable or supported.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the error may also arise due to insufficient authorizations to make changes to certain customizing settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Entries: 
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check if the entry you are trying to maintain is indeed marked as obsolete. If it is, you may need to find the new or updated entry that replaces it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the documentation or release notes for your SAP version to understand the changes made to the customizing settings. This can provide insights into what has changed and what the new settings are.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Settings: 
  
  If the entry is obsolete, look for alternative settings or configurations that are currently supported. You may need to adapt your processes to align with the new configurations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the customizing settings. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE80 (Object Navigator) to navigate through the customizing settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific customizing entry in the SAP Support Portal. These notes often contain fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed. Other users may have encountered the same problem and can offer solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the MSPCIF000 error and continue with your maintenance tasks in SAP.