How To Fix CPWB853 - Operation is not a group operation, no changes can be made in group mode

CPWB853 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPWB - General Workbench Messages

• Message number: 853

• Message text: Operation is not a group operation, no changes can be made in group mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPWB853 - Operation is not a group operation, no changes can be made in group mode ?

  The SAP error message CPWB853 indicates that an operation you are trying to perform is not valid in group mode. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Capacity Planning or Production Planning modules, where certain operations are restricted when working with groups of objects (like production orders, work centers, etc.).
  
  Cause:
  
  Group Mode Activation: The system is currently in group mode, which means that it is expecting operations that can be applied to a group of items rather than individual items.
  Incompatible Operation: The operation you are trying to perform (like changing a specific attribute or detail) is not supported for a group of items. Some operations can only be performed on individual items.
  User Permissions: Sometimes, the user might not have the necessary permissions to perform certain operations in group mode.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Switch to Individual Mode: If you need to perform an operation that is not allowed in group mode, switch to individual mode.