How To Fix SO571 - Table maintenance only possible using Office administration

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 571

• Message text: Table maintenance only possible using Office administration

What causes this issue?

You must have office administration authorization to maintain
this table.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO571 - Table maintenance only possible using Office administration ?

  The SAP error message SO571, which states "Table maintenance only possible using Office administration," typically occurs when you attempt to perform table maintenance on certain tables that are restricted to be modified only through the Office administration interface. This is a security measure to prevent unauthorized changes to critical data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Restricted Access: The table you are trying to maintain is configured to be managed only through the Office administration interface, which is designed to ensure that only authorized personnel can make changes.
  User Permissions: The user account you are using may not have the necessary permissions to perform table maintenance directly in the SAP GUI.
  Table Configuration: The table may be set up in such a way that it requires specific transaction codes or methods for maintenance.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use Office Administration: If you have access to the Office administration interface, use it to perform the necessary table maintenance. This is the recommended approach for tables