How To Fix CNV_40301040 - Upload only possible in edit mode

CNV_40301040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_40301 - Message class for package 40301 (KTOGR)

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Upload only possible in edit mode

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CNV_40301040 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_40301040: Upload only possible in edit mode typically occurs during data upload processes, particularly in the context of data migration or conversion projects using SAP's tools like the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or other data upload programs.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is currently in a mode that does not allow data uploads. The most common reasons for this error include:
  
  Display Mode: The application or transaction is opened in display mode rather than edit mode. In display mode, changes to data are not permitted, which includes uploading new data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform data uploads.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict uploads during certain periods (e.g., during a system lock or maintenance window).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Switch to Edit Mode:
  
  Ensure that you are in edit mode when attempting to upload data. Look