How To Fix S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY145 - Object &1 forbidden because of an existing BEFORE EXPORT method

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY - IMG Activity

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Object &1 forbidden because of an existing BEFORE EXPORT method

What causes this issue?

Before Export method: The existence of a Before Export method prevents
the object &V1& from being put in BC Sets.
A Before Export method, which runs at the transport release event, has
been defined for this object. As this event does not occur when you put
the data in a BC Set, the Before Export method does not run.
Before Export methods usually check or change tables in the system, for
which the standard transport mechanism is inappropriate or inadequate
for this object.
In most cases you can therefore not use the object in BC Sets, because
the source system can be in an "undefined" status after putting the data
in the BC Set and transporting or activating it (because the Before
Export method has not run).

System Response

You cannot put the object &V1& in BC Sets.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY145 - Object &1 forbidden because of an existing BEFORE EXPORT method ?

  The SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY145 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a specific object in the SAP system. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to access or modify a configuration object that has a "BEFORE EXPORT" method defined, which restricts certain actions.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the object you are trying to access or modify has a "BEFORE EXPORT" method implemented. This method is designed to perform checks or validations before the object can be exported or modified. If the conditions defined in this method are not met, the system will prevent the action and display this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Object Configuration: Identify the specific object (denoted by &1 in the error message) that is causing the issue. Review its configuration and the associated "BEFORE EXPORT" method to understand the conditions that are being checked.
  
  
  Review the Logic in the BEFORE EXPORT Method: If you have access to the ABAP code, examine the logic within the "BEFORE EXPORT" method. Look for any conditions that might be causing the restriction. You may need to adjust the configuration or the logic in the method to allow the desired action.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific object and its configuration. This may provide insights into the purpose of the "BEFORE EXPORT" method and how to work with it.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that your user account has the necessary authorizations to perform the action you are attempting. Sometimes, authorization issues can also lead to similar error messages.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on the specific context of your system and the object in question.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to the object you are working with, as they may provide additional tools for troubleshooting.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.