How To Fix SV791 - You cannot display a maintenance dialog for table/view &.


SV791 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

  • Message number: 791

  • Message text: You cannot display a maintenance dialog for table/view &.

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  • What causes this issue?

    The 'Table maintenance' flag for the view/table &V1& in the ABAP
    Dictionary is set to <ZH>not allowed</>, so there should be no dialog
    for this table/view.
    The 'Table maintenance' flag may have been changed to <ZH>not allowed
    </> from <ZH>allowed</> or <ZH>allowed</> <ZH>with restrictions</>, so
    there could still be a maintenance dialog.

    System Response

    The maintenance dialog is displayed, but it cannot be changed or
    created again.

    How to fix this error?

    You should delete the existing maintenance dialog or check whether the
    'Table maintenance' flag in the ABAP Dictionary can be set to
    <ZH>allowed</> or <ZH>allowed</> <ZH>with restrictions</>.

    Procedure for System Administrators

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


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SV791 - Details

  • The SAP error message SV791, which states "You cannot display a maintenance dialog for table/view &.", typically occurs when a user attempts to access the maintenance view of a table or view for which they do not have the necessary authorizations or when the maintenance dialog is not configured correctly.
    Causes:
    
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the required authorizations to access the maintenance dialog for the specified table or view.
    Table/View Configuration: The table or view may not be set up for maintenance in the Data Dictionary (SE11).
    Technical Restrictions: Some tables or views are not intended for direct maintenance through the dialog and are instead managed through other means (e.g., programmatic access).
    Transport Issues: If the table/view was recently transported, there may be inconsistencies in the transport that prevent access.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Check Authorizations:
    
    Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table/view. This can be done by checking the user's roles and

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