How To Fix 15011 - Incorrect update mode

15011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 15 - Update message

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Incorrect update mode

What causes this issue?

The update task has received a request that is neither synchronous nor
asynchronous. The request cannot be processed.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 15011 - Incorrect update mode ?

  The SAP error message 15011, which states "Incorrect update mode," typically occurs when there is a mismatch in the update mode settings for a particular transaction or process. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the execution of a program, when processing data, or while performing updates in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The update mode specified in the program or transaction does not match the expected mode in the system configuration.
  Program Logic Errors: The ABAP program may have logic that incorrectly sets or expects a certain update mode.
  Transaction Settings: The transaction being executed may not be set up to handle the specified update mode.
  Database Locking Issues: If the database is locked or if there are issues with the database connection, it may lead to this error.
  User Authorizations: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the update in the specified mode.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Update Mode