How To Fix RS_EXCEPTION120 - Operation &3 could not be carried out for &1 &2

RS_EXCEPTION120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_EXCEPTION - Exception Messages

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Operation &3 could not be carried out for &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_EXCEPTION120 - Operation &3 could not be carried out for &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message RS_EXCEPTION120 with the description "Operation &3 could not be carried out for &1 &2" typically indicates that there is an issue with executing a specific operation on a data object in the SAP system. The placeholders (&1, &2, &3) will be replaced with specific values that provide context about the error, such as the type of object (e.g., a report, a data source) and the operation being attempted (e.g., activation, deletion).
  Possible Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the operation on the specified object.
  Object Locking: The object may be locked by another user or process, preventing the operation from being completed.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the operation from being executed.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that are causing the operation to fail.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues,