How To Fix /SMB/PA_MESSAGE102 - Generic Personalization for solution &1 is not allowed.

/SMB/PA_MESSAGE102 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/PA_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Generic Personalization for solution &1 is not allowed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/PA_MESSAGE102 - Generic Personalization for solution &1 is not allowed. ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/PA_MESSAGE102 Generic Personalization for solution &1 is not allowed typically occurs in the context of SAP Business ByDesign or SAP S/4HANA when a user attempts to personalize a solution or application that does not support generic personalization. This can happen for various reasons, including system configuration, user roles, or the specific application being used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Personalization: The specific solution or application you are trying to personalize does not allow for generic personalization. This could be due to the nature of the application or the way it has been configured in the system.
  User Role Restrictions: The user may not have the necessary permissions or roles assigned to perform personalization on that particular solution.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that restricts personalization for certain solutions or applications.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Personalization Settings: Verify if the solution you are trying to personalize supports generic personalization. You can refer to