How To Fix DMCLG120 - Change mode not permitted

DMCLG120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMCLG - DMC Tool Development

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Change mode not permitted

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DMCLG120 - Details

• The SAP error message DMCLG120, which states "Change mode not permitted," typically occurs in the context of data management or data loading processes within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with Data Management or Data Warehousing components.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform changes in the specified mode (e.g., change, delete, or update).
  Data Locking: The data or object you are trying to change may be locked by another user or process, preventing modifications.
  Incorrect Mode: The operation you are trying to perform is not allowed in the current mode of the application or transaction.
  Configuration Settings: Certain settings in the system configuration may restrict changes in specific scenarios or for certain users.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DMCLG120 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to perform the desired operation. You may