How To Fix /CWM/LES127 - Switch to display mode as components contain CW materials

/CWM/LES127 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CWM/LES -

• Message number: 127

• Message text: Switch to display mode as components contain CW materials

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CWM/LES127 - Switch to display mode as components contain CW materials ?

  The SAP error message /CWM/LES127 indicates that the system is preventing a user from making changes to a document or transaction because it contains components that are classified as "CW materials" (which typically refers to "controlled materials"). This is a common scenario in environments where certain materials are subject to strict controls, such as hazardous materials, regulated substances, or materials that require special handling.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to change or edit a document (like a production order, delivery, or sales order) that includes components classified as controlled materials.
  The system is configured to restrict modifications to ensure compliance with regulations or internal policies regarding the handling of these materials.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Switch to Display Mode: As the error message suggests, you can switch to display mode to view the document without making changes. This is often the immediate workaround if you only need