How To Fix S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY175 - Activation of data for activity &1 was not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY - IMG Activity

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Activation of data for activity &1 was not allowed

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

You can only use the IMG activity "&V2&" in BC Sets for documentation
purposes (if this application scenario is allowed).

How to fix this error?

The transaction S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY provides 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
compatibility check (icon in the application toolbar).
If the IMG activity maintains several customizing objects, choose the
object '&V3&'. Otherwise, this object is displayed directly in the
detail screen.

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_ACTIVITY175 - Activation of data for activity &1 was not allowed ?

  The SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY175 indicates that the activation of data for a specific activity (denoted by &1) is not allowed. This typically occurs 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 activate the specific activity.
  Activity Status: The activity may be in a status that does not allow activation, such as being locked or already activated.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings that prevent the activation of certain activities.
  Transport Issues: If the activity is part of a transport request, there may be issues with the transport that prevent activation.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the activation. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 or SUIM.
  Review Activity Status: Check the status of the activity in the IMG. If it is locked or already activated, you may need to unlock it or check if it has already been processed.
  Consult Documentation: Review the documentation or notes related to the specific activity to understand any prerequisites or restrictions that may apply.
  Transport Request: If the activity is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport is correctly released and imported into the target system.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a system or configuration issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the IMG) and SU53 (to analyze authorization issues).
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.