How To Fix SV792 - View/table & can only be displayed and maintained with restrictions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 792

• Message text: View/table & can only be displayed and maintained with restrictions

What causes this issue?

You tried to call a maintenance dialog for the view/table &V1&, for
which the table maintenance is only allowed with restrictions. You can
only edit the data in the environment of another program or a view
cluster.

System Response

The maintenance dialog is not performed.

How to fix this error?

You can:
find the customizing objects for maintenance of the table/view &V1&
with the 'Display Existing Maintenance Objects' button in the
maintenance transction SM30, or
go to the IMG via the 'Customizing' button (also in transaction SM30)
and make the settings there.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SV792 - View/table & can only be displayed and maintained with restrictions ?

  The SAP error message SV792 indicates that a specific view or table can only be displayed and maintained with restrictions. This typically occurs when the view or table is part of a restricted area in the SAP system, often due to authorization settings or the nature of the data being sensitive or critical.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to fully access or modify the view/table. This is common in environments where data security and integrity are paramount.
  System Configuration: Certain views or tables are designed to be read-only or have limited maintenance capabilities to prevent accidental changes that could affect system stability or data integrity.
  Data Sensitivity: The data contained within the view/table may be sensitive, and SAP restricts access to protect it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Authorizations: 
  
  Verify the user's authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access and maintain the view/table. This can be done using transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  If necessary, work with your SAP security team to adjust the user's roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the specific view/table to determine if it is intentionally set to be read-only. This can often be found in the Data Dictionary (transaction code SE11).
  If changes are needed, ensure that they are made in accordance with your organization's policies and procedures.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific view/table to understand its intended use and any restrictions that may apply.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you believe it should not be restricted, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view the structure of the table/view.
  SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the view/table in question.
  User Roles: Review the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG to ensure they align with the required access levels.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SV792 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.