How To Fix TB528 - Customizing views can only be adjusted using transaction SM30

TB528 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TB - SM31 table maintenance messages

• Message number: 528

• Message text: Customizing views can only be adjusted using transaction SM30

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TB528 - Customizing views can only be adjusted using transaction SM30 ?

  The SAP error message TB528 indicates that you are trying to adjust customizing views using a method that is not permitted. Specifically, it states that customizing views can only be adjusted using transaction SM30. This error typically occurs when you attempt to modify or maintain customizing tables directly through other means, such as through a transaction that does not support this functionality.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Transaction: You are using a transaction code that does not allow for the adjustment of customizing views.
  Direct Table Access: Attempting to access or modify customizing tables directly via SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) instead of using the appropriate customizing transaction.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access the customizing views through the intended transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use Transaction SM30: To adjust the customizing views, you should use transaction SM30. This transaction allows you to maintain table entries in a user-friendly way and ensures that all necessary checks and validations