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How To Fix PG821 - You are not allowed to specify a key word


PG821 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

  • Message number: 821

  • Message text: You are not allowed to specify a key word

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  • What causes this issue?

    A key word can only be specified for display types 'TXT' and 'TXD'.

    System Response

    How to fix this error?

    Choose a different display type or delete the key word. SAP recommends
    that you do not use key words, if possible. Instead, you should always
    use display types 'DD1', 'DD2', 'DD3' and 'DD4'.

    Procedure for System Administrators

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


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


PG821 - Details

  • The SAP error message PG821, which states "You are not allowed to specify a key word," typically occurs in the context of SAP's programming environment, particularly when dealing with ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) or when working with certain configuration settings.
    
    Cause: This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons: Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use certain keywords or functions in the SAP system. Incorrect Syntax: The code or configuration being executed may contain syntax that is not allowed or is incorrectly specified. System Settings: Certain system settings or configurations may restrict the use of specific keywords or parameters.
    Solution: To resolve the PG821 error, you can take the following steps: Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action that is causing the error. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile. Review Code or Configuration: If the error occurs in ABAP code,

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