How To Fix S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY184 - Checked activation of data for activity &1 not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY - IMG Activity

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Checked activation of data for activity &1 not allowed

What causes this issue?

Unchecked activation of data for IMG activity "&V2&" (technical name: '
&V1&', customizing object: '&V3&') by BC Sets, has been forbidden by the
SAP developer responsible.
"Unchecked activation" means that the data records for the IMG activity
can be activated without additional checks (checks defined in the events
in generated maintenance dialogs).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

The transaction S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY contains 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.
Check whether the IMG activity data can be activated "checked". If not,
you cannot activate the IMG activity. You can only use it to document
existing customizing settings (if this use scenario is allowed).

Procedure for System Administrators

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_ACTIVITY184 - Checked activation of data for activity &1 not allowed ?

  The SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY184 indicates that there is an issue with the activation of data for a specific activity in the SAP Implementation Guide (IMG). This error typically occurs when a user attempts to activate or change settings in the IMG that are not permitted due to authorization restrictions or because the activity is not allowed in the current system configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the activity. This is common in environments with strict role-based access controls.
  Activity Restrictions: The specific activity may be restricted or not allowed in the current system configuration. This could be due to the system being in a particular state (e.g., production vs. development) or due to specific settings in the IMG.
  Transport Issues: If the activity is related to a transport request, there may be issues with the transport not being released or not being imported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the activity. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 or by consulting with a security administrator.
  Review IMG Settings: Verify if the activity is allowed in the current system configuration. You may need to consult the documentation or check with a functional consultant to understand the restrictions on the activity.
  System State: If the system is in a production state, consider whether the changes you are trying to make are appropriate for that environment. Some activities may only be allowed in development or test systems.
  Transport Management: If the activity is related to a transport request, ensure that the transport is released and imported correctly. You can check the transport logs for any errors.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific activity to understand any prerequisites or restrictions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE93 (for checking authorization objects) or S_USER_AUTH (to analyze user authorizations).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.