How To Fix UM052 - The owner of menu & has not released this for copying

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UM - User menu maintenance

• Message number: 052

• Message text: The owner of menu & has not released this for copying

What causes this issue?

The menu was created by someone else and was not released for copying.

System Response

You cannot use this menu as a model to copy from.

How to fix this error?

Choose another model. Use F4 Help to display possible models.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UM052 - The owner of menu & has not released this for copying ?

  The SAP error message UM052 indicates that the owner of a specific menu has not released it for copying. This typically occurs when a user attempts to copy a menu or a transaction that is not available for copying due to restrictions set by the owner.
  Cause:
  
  Ownership Restrictions: The menu or transaction is owned by a specific user or role, and that owner has not granted permission for it to be copied.
  Transport Management: The object may be in a transport request that has not been released, or the transport request is not available in the current system.
  Development Environment: The object may be in a development environment and not yet moved to a testing or production environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Ownership: Identify the owner of the menu or transaction. You can do this by checking the menu's properties in the SAP GUI.
  Request Permission: If you need to copy the menu, contact the owner and request that they release it for copying.
  Release Transport Request: If the object is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport request is released. You can do this in the Transport Organizer (transaction SE09 or SE10).
  Use Appropriate Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to copy the menu. You may need to have specific roles assigned to your user profile.
  Check Development Status: If the object is still in development, you may need to wait until it is moved to a production or testing environment where it can be copied.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE93 (Transaction Codes) to investigate the menu or transaction further.
  Authorization Issues: If you suspect that the issue is related to authorizations, you can check your user roles and authorizations using transaction SU53 or SUIM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or security team for further assistance.