How To Fix S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY169 - Field &2 of table/view &1 cannot be maintained in this table/view

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY - IMG Activity

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Field &2 of table/view &1 cannot be maintained in this table/view

What causes this issue?

You cannot maintain the field '&V2&' of the table/view &V1& in the BC
Set, in this table/view.
<ZH>Background:</>
The original table (&V3&) of the field '&V2&' in the table/view &V1& has
no foreign key relationship to the primary table of the table/view &V1&
which would let you change the field. Either the original table &V3& is
not in the object definition of the table/view &V1& (see piece list of
the table/view in the transaction SOBJ), or the DDIC flag is not set for
this table. You can only maintain such a field directly in the table
&V3& or in a view basd on it which has a foreign key relationship to the
table &V3&, but not in this table/view &V1&.

System Response

As you cannot maintain the field '&V2&' in the table/view &V1&, it is
automatically removed from the BC Set when it is displayed in change
mode in the BC Set maintenance transaction. The field was not excluded
by earlier versions of the BC Set maintenance transaction, so it must be
done now. The current version of the BC Set maintenance transaction
excludes such fields (you cannot select the field in the field
selection).
If you activate the existing BC Set unchanged, the contents of the field
'&V2&' are not activated, which would cause differences between the BC
Set and the customizing table.

How to fix this error?

Go to the BC Set maintenance transaction in change mode for the current
BC Set. All fields of this sort are automatically removed from the BC
Set. Save the BC Set.
<ZH>BC Set consistency</>:
No information is lost when you remove "Not Maintainable " fields from
the BC Set. It has always been necessary that the tables/views in which
these fields can be maintained are put in the BC Set, to be able to use
these fields correctly in BC Sets, for documentation or BC Set delivery
purposes.

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_ACTIVITY169 - Field &2 of table/view &1 cannot be maintained in this table/view ?

  The SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY169 indicates that a specific field in a table or view cannot be maintained. This typically occurs when you are trying to make changes to a configuration or customizing activity that is not allowed due to certain restrictions or settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Field Restrictions: The field you are trying to maintain may be defined as non-editable in the context of the current configuration or customizing activity.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the specified field.
  Technical Settings: The table or view may have technical settings that prevent changes, such as being a view that is not meant for direct editing.
  Data Consistency: The system may be enforcing data consistency rules that prevent changes to certain fields under specific conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Properties: Verify the properties of the field in the Data Dictionary (SE11) to see if it is set as non-editable or if there are any restrictions on it.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain the field. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Use Correct Transaction: Make sure you are using the correct transaction or customizing path to maintain the field. Some fields may only be editable in specific transactions.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific table/view to understand any restrictions or guidelines for maintaining the field.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SPRO (Customizing) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  Community Forums: SAP Community or other forums can be helpful to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.