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

R1823 - Overview

• 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