How To Fix EC263 - Exit the display of the other object first

EC263 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 263

• Message text: Exit the display of the other object first

What causes this issue?

Only one session is ready for display but this is blocked because it is
already displaying another object.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Exit the display by choosing Enter or Cancel in the dialog box. You can
then display your new object.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC263 - Exit the display of the other object first ?

  The SAP error message EC263 ("Exit the display of the other object first") typically occurs when a user tries to access or display a second object in a transaction or program while another object is still being displayed. This is a common issue in SAP when the system is designed to prevent multiple displays of certain objects simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Multiple Object Displays: You are trying to display a second object (like a material, order, or document) without first closing the display of the first object.
  Session Management: The SAP GUI allows only one display of certain objects at a time to maintain data integrity and avoid confusion.
  Transaction Restrictions: Some transactions are designed to restrict users from opening multiple instances of the same type of object.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EC263 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Close the Current Display: Exit or close the display of the current object