How To Fix CNVHCM_PRESEL231 - Edit mode switched on

CNVHCM_PRESEL231 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVHCM_PRESEL - TDMS4HCM: Messages for Object Selection

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Edit mode switched on

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CNVHCM_PRESEL231 - Details

• The SAP error message CNVHCM_PRESEL231 typically indicates that the system is in edit mode, which may not be allowed for certain operations or transactions. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) or during data migration processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Edit Mode Active: The error suggests that the system is currently in edit mode, which may conflict with the operation you are trying to perform. This can happen if a user is trying to make changes to a record that is not allowed to be edited at that moment.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions or processes in SAP may have restrictions that prevent editing while performing specific actions, such as data migration or batch processing.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the action in edit mode.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Exit Edit Mode: If you are in edit mode, try to exit it. You can do this by saving your