How To Fix S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY242 - View &1 is Read Only and subobject of object &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY - IMG Activity

• Message number: 242

• Message text: View &1 is Read Only and subobject of object &2

What causes this issue?

Switch BC Sets: View &V1& is a subobject of view cluster &V2&, and is
'Read Only'.

System Response

View cluster &V2& cannot be used in Switch BC Sets, because not all
subobjects can be used in Switch BC-Sets.

How to fix this error?

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

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_ACTIVITY242 - View &1 is Read Only and subobject of object &2 ?

  The SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY242 indicates that you are trying to modify a view that is marked as read-only in the SAP system. This typically occurs when you attempt to make changes to a configuration or customization activity that is not allowed due to system settings or user authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Read-Only Status: The view you are trying to access is set to read-only, meaning that it cannot be modified. This can happen if the view is part of a standard SAP configuration that is not meant to be changed directly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the specified object or view.
  Transport Layer: The system might be in a transport layer where changes are restricted, or the changes are not allowed in the current client.
  System Configuration: The system might be configured in such a way that certain views are locked for editing to prevent inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to modify the view. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Use Correct Client: Make sure you are working in the correct client where changes are allowed. Some clients may be set up as test or production environments where changes are restricted.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or configuration guides related to the specific view or object to understand if it is intended to be modified.
  Use Customizing Requests: If you need to make changes, consider using a customizing request (transaction SE09 or SE10) to transport the changes properly.
  Contact SAP Support: If you believe that the view should be editable and you are encountering this error unexpectedly, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) to navigate and understand the configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context on the view and its configuration.
  System Configuration: Review the system configuration settings to ensure that the view is not locked or restricted due to system policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.