How To Fix BMEN351 - Can only be executed in display mode

BMEN351 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BMEN - Message Class for Area Menu Maintenance

• Message number: 351

• Message text: Can only be executed in display mode

What causes this issue?

Reports and transactions can only be executed in display mode.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BMEN351 - Details

• The SAP error message BMEN351: "Can only be executed in display mode" typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that is not permitted in the current mode of the transaction or program. This error is often encountered in transactions related to material management, inventory, or similar modules where certain operations are restricted to display mode only.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transaction Mode: The user is trying to execute a transaction that is intended to be viewed only, not modified. This can happen if the user is trying to edit or change data in a transaction that is designed for display purposes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action they are attempting, leading the system to restrict them to display mode.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may enforce display-only access for specific transactions or data sets.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transaction Mode: Ensure that you are in the correct