How To Fix R1823 - Cannot maintain address data; display only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 823

• Message text: Cannot maintain address data; display only

What causes this issue?

You cannot maintain the address data on a person in a company if one of
the two business partners is maintained in the past or in the future.

System Response

The address data on a person in the company is only displayed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1823 - Cannot maintain address data; display only ?

  The SAP error message R1823 "Cannot maintain address data; display only" typically occurs when a user attempts to edit or maintain address data in a transaction or application where the system is set to display-only mode. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Display-Only Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorization to edit address data. The system may restrict certain users to display-only access based on their roles and permissions.
  
  
  Data Locking: The address data might be locked by another user or process, preventing any changes from being made.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration of the specific transaction or application may be set to display-only mode for certain conditions or user roles.
  
  
  Business Logic: Certain business rules or logic may dictate that address data cannot be changed under specific circumstances (e.g., if the data is associated with a completed transaction).
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to maintain address data. This can be done by checking the user's role assignments and authorization objects related to address maintenance.
  
  
  Unlock Data: If the data is locked, identify the user or process that has locked it and resolve the locking issue. This may involve contacting the user or system administrator.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the transaction or application in question. Ensure that it is not set to display-only mode for the user or under the current conditions.
  
  
  Consult Business Rules: If there are specific business rules preventing changes, consult with the relevant business stakeholders to understand the rationale and see if exceptions can be made.
  
  
  Use Alternative Transactions: If the current transaction does not allow for editing, check if there are alternative transactions or methods available for maintaining address data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes (e.g., BP for Business Partner, XD01 for customer master data) that may be involved in maintaining address data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes and documentation for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP's official support channels for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the R1823 error and implement a suitable solution.