How To Fix /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE785 - Invalid call of MNT_INIT_OW. I_APPLICATION and I_GROUPNAME are initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE -

• Message number: 785

• Message text: Invalid call of MNT_INIT_OW. I_APPLICATION and I_GROUPNAME are initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE785 - Invalid call of MNT_INIT_OW. I_APPLICATION and I_GROUPNAME are initial ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE785 indicates that there is an issue with the maintenance transaction in the SAP system, specifically related to the initialization of the maintenance view. The error message states that the function MNT_INIT_OW was called with initial parameters for I_APPLICATION and I_GROUPNAME, which are required for the operation to proceed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parameters: The parameters I_APPLICATION and I_GROUPNAME are essential for the maintenance view to function correctly. If these parameters are not provided or are empty, the system cannot determine the context in which the maintenance operation should be executed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the maintenance view or the application that is supposed to be using it.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the maintenance view, leading to the system not being able to initialize properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Parameters: Ensure that the parameters I_APPLICATION and I_GROUPNAME are being passed correctly when calling the function. They should not be empty or initial.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the maintenance view and ensure that all necessary settings are in place. This may involve looking at the customizing settings in the SAP system.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the maintenance view. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP development environment, you can debug the function module MNT_INIT_OW to see where it fails and why the parameters are not being set correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific maintenance view or application you are working with. There may be known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to maintenance views, such as SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator), to investigate the underlying objects.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting on SAP community forums or platforms like SAP Community, Stack Overflow, or other SAP-related discussion boards for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.