How To Fix S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY167 - Object &1 is "Not Adjustable" - Checked activation is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY - IMG Activity

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Object &1 is "Not Adjustable" - Checked activation is not possible

What causes this issue?

The object &V1& (view, table or view cluster) is flagged as "Not
Adjustable" (see field "Compare Flag" in the attributes of the generated
maintenance dialog for the object -> transaction SE54).

System Response

An object which is flagged as "Not Adjustable", cannot be activated
checked, so it is activated "Unchecked".
"Checked Activation" means that data record are checked in the same way
when you import them (BC Set activation) as when you maintain the data
in dialog (via the IMG or SM30/SM34).
"Unchecked Activation" means that the data records are activated without
additional checks (checks at events in the generated maintenance
dialog). This activation mode corrsponds to importing data by
transports.

How to fix this error?

The SAP developer responsible for the object must change the compare
flag to "Automatically Changeable", to allow checked activation. Follow
the <ZH>Compare Flag Guidelines (Info pushbutton) in SE54</>.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY167 - Object &1 is "Not Adjustable" - Checked activation is not possible ?

  The SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY167 indicates that a specific object (in this case, represented by &1) is marked as "Not Adjustable." This means that the object cannot be modified or adjusted in the current configuration context, which is often related to the activation of certain settings or customizing activities in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Object Status: The object you are trying to adjust or activate is set to a status that does not allow changes. This could be due to it being locked, already activated, or part of a transport request that is not yet released.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the object.
  System Configuration: The system may be in a state (like a production environment) where certain configurations are restricted to prevent changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Status: Verify the status of the object in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant customizing transaction and checking if the object is indeed marked as "Not Adjustable."
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the object. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Transport Request: If the object is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport is released and that the object is not locked by another user or process.
  System Environment: If you are in a production environment, consider whether the changes you are trying to make are allowed. You may need to perform the changes in a development or quality assurance environment first and then transport them to production.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object or customizing activity for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) to access the customizing settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.