How To Fix 37764 - You cannot change container in modification mode

37764 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 764

• Message text: You cannot change container in modification mode

What causes this issue?

You tried to move the element into another container. This would have
constituted an invalid modification, since the change would not have
been compatible with the existing flow logic.

System Response

The element could not be moved.

How to fix this error?

If required, create a new element in the target container. You cannot
delete the element you wanted to move, but you can use the LOOP AT
SCREEN statement in the screen flow logic to make it invisible.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37764 - You cannot change container in modification mode ?

  The SAP error message "37764: You cannot change container in modification mode" typically occurs when you are trying to modify a container (like a screen element or a UI component) in a transaction or program that is currently in modification mode. This error is a safeguard to prevent unintended changes to the system while it is in a state that could affect data integrity or system stability.
  
  Cause:
  
  Modification Mode: The system is in a modification mode where changes to certain objects are restricted.
  Container Lock: The container you are trying to modify is locked for changes due to the current state of the transaction or program.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to the container in the current context.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Exit Modification Mode: If you are in a modification mode, exit it and try to make the changes again. You can do this by saving your work and