How To Fix RSO852 - You can only display BW objects in this system


RSO852 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: RSO - BW Repository

  • Message number: 852

  • Message text: You can only display BW objects in this system

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  • What causes this issue?

    The settings in the BW system allow you to only display the objects.

    System Response

    You are not able to edit the object.

    How to fix this error?

    Contact your system administrator.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO852 - You can only display BW objects in this system ?
    The SAP error message RSO852 ("You can only display BW objects in this system") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a user attempts to perform an action that requires write access or modification capabilities in a system that is set up as a display-only environment.
    
    Cause: System Configuration: The system is configured as a display-only system, meaning that it is intended for viewing and reporting purposes only, without the ability to modify or create BW objects. User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action they are attempting, even if the system is not strictly display-only. Transport Layer: The system might be part of a transport layer where changes are not allowed, or it could be a copy of a production system where only display access is granted.
    Solution: Check System Type: Verify if the system is indeed a display-only system. If it is, you will

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