How To Fix CNV_MBT_46198 - Display-only mode is switched on

CNV_MBT_46198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_MBT_46 - PCL message class

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Display-only mode is switched on

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CNV_MBT_46198 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_MBT_46198 indicates that the system is currently in "display-only mode." This typically occurs in the context of data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  The "display-only mode" is usually triggered by one of the following reasons:
  
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform changes or execute certain actions in the migration tool.
  System Configuration: The system might be configured to restrict changes during certain phases of the migration process to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Migration Process State: The migration process may be in a state where it is not allowed to make changes, such as during a validation phase.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to perform the required actions. This may involve checking with your SAP security team to confirm that the user has