How To Fix S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY168 - Object &1 "Only Adjustable in Dialog" - Checked activation not possible

S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY - IMG Activity

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Object &1 "Only Adjustable in Dialog" - Checked activation not possible

What causes this issue?

The object &V1& (view, table or view cluster) is flagged as "Only
Adjustable in Dialog" (see the "Compare Flag" field in the attributes of
the generated maintenance dialog for the object -> transaction SE54).

System Response

An object which is flagged as "Only Adjustable in Dialog", 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).

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.

S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY168 - Details

• The SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY168 with the description "Object &1 'Only Adjustable in Dialog' - Checked activation not possible" typically occurs when you are trying to activate a customizing activity that is not allowed to be activated in the background or through a programmatic interface. This error is often related to the SAP Implementation Guide (IMG) activities that require user interaction in a dialog session.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dialog-Only Activities: The activity you are trying to activate is designed to be executed only in a dialog mode. This means that it requires user input or confirmation that cannot be provided in a background processing mode.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or configurations may restrict the activation of specific activities to ensure that they are performed correctly with user interaction.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the activity, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Execute in Dialog Mode: To resolve this error, you