How To Fix SO152 - Folders cannot be created in the inbox or outbox

SO152 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Folders cannot be created in the inbox or outbox

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SO152 - Details

• The SAP error message SO152 indicates that folders cannot be created in the inbox or outbox. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Office Integration or when dealing with SAP Business Workflow and document management.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create folders in the specified location.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to allow folder creation in the inbox or outbox.
  Database Issues: There may be underlying database issues that prevent the creation of new folders.
  SAP Notes: There may be specific SAP Notes that address bugs or issues related to folder creation that have not been applied.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile settings may restrict folder creation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create folders in the inbox/outbox. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review System Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings