How To Fix RP484 - No manual maintenance permitted; data transfer from external system only

RP484 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 484

• Message text: No manual maintenance permitted; data transfer from external system only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP484 - No manual maintenance permitted; data transfer from external system only ?

  The SAP error message RP484 ("No manual maintenance permitted; data transfer from external system only") typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) or Payroll modules when there is an attempt to manually maintain certain infotypes or records that are configured to only accept data from external systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The infotype or data record you are trying to maintain is set up to only allow data to be transferred from an external system (like a third-party payroll system or an integration with another HR system).
  Manual changes are restricted for that specific infotype due to configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Review the configuration settings for the specific infotype in the SAP system. This can usually be done in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under the relevant HR or Payroll settings.
  Look for settings that specify whether the infotype can be maintained