How To Fix S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY172 - Creation of a BC Set for activity &1 was not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY - IMG Activity

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Creation of a BC Set for activity &1 was not allowed

What causes this issue?

The SAP developer responsible has forbidden the use of the IMG activity
"&V2&" (technical name: '&V1&', customizing object: '&V3&') in BC Sets.

System Response

You cannot use the IMG activity "&V2&" in BC Sets.

How to fix this error?

The transaction S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY gives you detailed information about
the BC Set-compatibility of the IMG activity. Enter the technical name '
&V1&' in the IMG activity input field, and perform the BC Set compatibi
lity check. If the IMG activity maintains several customizing objects,
choose the object '&V3&'. Otherwise, this object is displayed directly
in the detail screen.
If the IMG activity is already in a BC Set, the use of BC Sets for this
activity may only have been forbidden later (e.g. in a note/support
package or change in the local system). The SAP developer responsible
for the BC Set should then remove the activity from the BC Set.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY172 - Creation of a BC Set for activity &1 was not allowed ?

  The SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY172 indicates that the creation of a Business Configuration (BC) Set for a specific activity is not allowed. This error typically arises in the context of customizing activities in the SAP system, particularly when working with the Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create a BC Set for the specified activity.
  Activity Restrictions: The specific activity may be restricted from creating BC Sets due to system settings or configurations.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the IMG activity itself, which prevents the creation of BC Sets.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or parameters may be preventing the creation of BC Sets for specific activities.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create BC Sets. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Review Activity Settings: Check the settings of the specific IMG activity to see if there are any restrictions on creating BC Sets. This may require consulting with a functional consultant or SAP Basis administrator.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific activity to understand any limitations or requirements for creating BC Sets.
  Use Alternative Methods: If creating a BC Set is not allowed for the specific activity, consider using alternative methods for transporting or managing configuration settings, such as using transport requests.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights or solutions based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BC Sets: Business Configuration Sets are used in SAP to bundle configuration settings that can be transported between systems or clients.
  IMG (Implementation Guide): The IMG is a tool in SAP that allows users to customize and configure the system according to business requirements.
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects control access to various functions and activities. Ensure that the relevant authorization objects are assigned to the user.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY172 error message.