How To Fix DB_SCHEMA_MAP014 - Exit change mode first

DB_SCHEMA_MAP014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB_SCHEMA_MAP -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Exit change mode first

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DB_SCHEMA_MAP014 - Details

• The SAP error message DB_SCHEMA_MAP014: "Exit change mode first" typically occurs when you are trying to make changes to a database schema or configuration in a system that is not currently in change mode. This is a common issue in SAP systems, particularly when working with database-related transactions or configurations.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to perform an action that requires the system to be in change mode, but the system is currently in display mode. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Trying to modify database tables or structures without having the necessary permissions or mode set.
  Attempting to execute a transaction that requires changes to be made while the system is locked in a read-only state.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to switch the system to change mode. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Switch to Change Mode:
  
  If you are using a transaction code (like SE11 for Data Dictionary),