How To Fix BUP_CENT012 - Edit mode &1 unknown

BUP_CENT012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUP_CENT - BP: Messages for Segment General Data

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Edit mode &1 unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUP_CENT012 - Edit mode &1 unknown ?

  The SAP error message BUP_CENT012 with the description "Edit mode &1 unknown" typically occurs in the context of Business Partner (BP) management when there is an issue related to the edit mode being used in the Business Partner transaction.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Edit Mode: The edit mode specified in the transaction is not recognized by the system. This could happen if the edit mode is incorrectly configured or if there is a typo in the mode being called.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system that modify the standard behavior of the Business Partner transaction, they might lead to this error if they do not handle the edit modes correctly.
  System Configuration: There might be a configuration issue in the Business Partner settings that leads to the system not recognizing the specified edit mode.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take