How To Fix SF336 - Only maintain customer structures in a customer system

SF336 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SF - SAPfind: Message Texts

• Message number: 336

• Message text: Only maintain customer structures in a customer system

What causes this issue?

You tried to maintain an SAP structure from within a customer system.
SAP structures can only be maintained by SAP.

System Response

The maintenance function was cancelled.

How to fix this error?

You can look at the SAP structure by selecting the <LS>Display</>
function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SF336 - Only maintain customer structures in a customer system ?

  The SAP error message SF336, which states "Only maintain customer structures in a customer system," typically occurs when you attempt to modify or create structures in a system that is not designated as a customer system. This error is part of SAP's system integrity checks to ensure that standard SAP structures are not altered inappropriately, which could lead to issues with system stability and upgrades.
  
  Cause:
  
  System Type: The error arises when you are trying to maintain or modify structures in a non-customer system (like a development or quality assurance system) where such changes are not permitted.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the structures in the system.
  Incorrect Environment: You might be working in a system that is not intended for customer-specific modifications, such as a production environment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use the Correct System: Ensure that you are working in a customer system (usually a development or sandbox environment)