How To Fix PUMG072 - Only customer exception tables can be inserted.

PUMG072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PUMG - Message class for transaction SPUMG.

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Only customer exception tables can be inserted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PUMG072 - Only customer exception tables can be inserted. ?

  The SAP error message PUMG072: Only customer exception tables can be inserted typically occurs when there is an attempt to insert data into a table that is not designated as a customer exception table. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's data management and table handling, particularly when working with customizations or enhancements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Table Type: The error indicates that the table you are trying to insert data into is not a customer exception table. In SAP, certain tables are defined as "customer exception tables," which allow for custom entries or modifications. If you attempt to insert data into a standard table or a table that does not allow such modifications, this error will be triggered.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the insert operation on the specified table.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the table or the data model may not be set