How To Fix SAFM_EOPO402 - Requested action not allowed

SAFM_EOPO402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAFM_EOPO - Expenditure Order and Payment Order

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Requested action not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAFM_EOPO402 - Requested action not allowed ?

  The SAP error message SAFM_EOPO402: Requested action not allowed typically occurs in the context of the SAP Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module or during operations related to asset management. This error indicates that the action you are trying to perform is not permitted due to certain restrictions or conditions in the system.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the requested action.
  Status of the Asset: The asset may be in a status that does not allow the requested action (e.g., an asset that is retired or locked).
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the asset management module may restrict specific actions based on business rules.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: The transaction type being used may not allow the action you are trying to perform.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type associated with the transaction may have restrictions that prevent the action.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations